FAIRFAX HIGH

69 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Fairfax High School, located at 500 Main St in Fairfax, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of the small community of Fairfax. As part of the Fairfax R-III School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience for its students, emphasizing academic development, character building, and community involvement. Being located in a rural setting, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong relationships with their faculty and staff.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fairfax High School aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities and sports, which are vital for maintaining school spirit and helping students develop well-rounded skills. For those seeking more information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the district’s official website at [fairfaxk12mo.us](http://fairfaxk12mo.us) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and the broader community.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRFAX HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	2
Black	3

White
64 (92.8 %)
Black
3 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.9 %)

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:	FAIRFAX R-III
Phone:	(660)686-2851
Website:	http://fairfaxk12mo.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 15

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 12