Fairfield High School

Fairfield Comm School District
605 E Broadway
Fairfield, IA 52556
476 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fairfield High School, located in Fairfield, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Fairfield Community School District. Known for its commitment to academic achievement and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The district emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular involvement, fostering a well-rounded educational experience for its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Fairfield High School is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting values of citizenship and lifelong learning. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that allow pupils to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a mix of rigorous coursework and active student engagement, the school aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community pride, ensuring that its graduates are equipped with the skills and character necessary to navigate an evolving world.
476
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    407 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fairfield Comm School District
Phone: (641)472-2059
Website: http://www.fairfieldsfuture.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 121
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 136
Gender Ratio