Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School in Fairmont, MN

At a glance

Reported students

839

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

42.98

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota high enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

923

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School: 839 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

19.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 846
Teachers (FTE): 55
Student–teacher ratio: 15.4:1

What the reported data says about Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Fairmont. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Fairmont Area School District. NCES reports 839 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School

1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5%
Students with disabilities: 13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White71.6%
Hispanic23%
Black1.1%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Multiracial3.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Fairmont Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

1,007 reported students

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Public schools near Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Fairmont Elementary School Elementary · Fairmont Area School District	PK–06	1,007	0.7 mi
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. High · Southern Plains Education Coop.	08–12	47	2.1 mi
Southern Plains Education Coop. Elementary · Southern Plains Education Coop.	PK–KG	19	2.1 mi
Positive Approach to Learning Other · Southern Plains Education Coop.	KG–12	5	2.1 mi
Southern Plains Bridges Other · Southern Plains Education Coop.	KG–12	23	2.1 mi
Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch High · Granada Huntley East Chain	09–12	98	6.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School

What grades does Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School serve?

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fairmont Area School District.

How many students attend Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School reported 839 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 846 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?

The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 839 students and 42.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairmont Area School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School in?

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School is part of Fairmont Area School District, based in Fairmont, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fairmont Elementary School (0.7 mi), Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr. (2.1 mi), Southern Plains Education Coop. (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.