FAIRMONT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL

www.fairmont.k12.mn.us

859 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School, located in Fairmont, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Fairmont Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. The facility is designed to support a wide range of learning styles and interests, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student involvement both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes student development through various athletic programs, fine arts opportunities, and vocational training options. By utilizing its location in the heart of Martin County, the school maintains strong ties to the local community, ensuring that students have access to various resources and support systems. For more detailed information regarding their academic calendars, staff directories, and specific school policies, you can visit their official website at http://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us.

859

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRMONT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	652
Hispanic	165
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
652 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
165 (19.2 %)
Two or More
28 (3.3 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FAIRMONT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)238-4411
Website:	http://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 7 137

Grade 8 130

Grade 9 174

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 134