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Fairview Alternative High School

Grades 10–12 · High · Roseville, MN · NCES 273243004233

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

81

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

6.32

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

10–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Minnesota high enrollment

49th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

398

Fairview Alternative High School: 81 reported students.

State peer staffing position

42nd percentile

12.8:1 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
74
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
7.4:1

What the reported data says about Fairview Alternative High School

Fairview Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Roseville. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Roseville Public School District. NCES reports 81 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (35.8%) and Black (29.6%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Fairview Alternative High School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
9.5%
Students with disabilities
16.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
72.8%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.5
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0.5

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White14.8%
  • Hispanic35.8%
  • Black29.6%
  • Asian9.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial9.9%

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

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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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Public schools near Fairview Alternative 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Roseville Adult High School

High · Roseville Public School District

09–120under 0.1 mi
MN Virtual Secondary School

High · Charter · Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

06–125610.2 mi
Career and Life Transition Program

High · Mounds View Public School District

12–12481.1 mi
Roseville Area Senior High

High · Roseville Public School District

09–122,2761.5 mi
Roseville Area Online High School

High · Roseville Public School District

09–1201.5 mi
ALC Extended Day 9-12

High · Saint Paul Public Schools

05–1202.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Fairview Alternative High School

What grades does Fairview Alternative High School serve?

Fairview Alternative High School reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Roseville Public School District.

How many students attend Fairview Alternative High School?

Fairview Alternative High School reported 81 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 74 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairview Alternative High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 81 students and 6.32 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 Fairview Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fairview Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Roseville Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fairview Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

72.8% 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 Fairview Alternative High School in?

Fairview Alternative High School is part of Roseville Public School District, based in Roseville, MN, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fairview Alternative High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roseville Adult High School (under 0.1 mi), MN Virtual Secondary School (0.2 mi), Career and Life Transition Program (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.