Fairfield Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairfield, Pennsylvania 17320 · Fairfield Area SD
#80 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1004 of 16,910 nationally
About Fairfield Area HS
Fairfield Area HS is a public high located in Fairfield, in the Fairfield Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 277 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 80th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (76th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 277.
There are 3 schools in Fairfield; Fairfield Area HS ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairfield Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairfield Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fairfield Area MS
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
259 students · 0 m away
Fairfield Area El Sch
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students · 426 m away
Emmitsburg Elementary
Emmitsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students · 9.6 km away
Franklin Twp El Sch
Cashtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students · 11 km away
Cascade Elementary
Cascade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students · 12 km away
Sabillasville Environmental School
Sabillasville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
196 students · 13 km away
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 13 km away
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students · 14 km away
James Gettys El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 14 km away
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Farrell Area HS/UMS
Farrell · Public high · Grades 7–12
281 students
Otto-Eldred JSHS
Duke Center · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 6–12
281 students
Kane Area HS
Kane · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
Mercer Area SHS
Mercer · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield Area HS a good school?
Fairfield Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 81.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #80 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairfield Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairfield Area HS ranks #80 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1004 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairfield Area HS?
Fairfield Area HS had 277 students in 2025.
Is Fairfield Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
Fairfield Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairfield Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfield Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.