Fairview High School

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Fairview High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1515 Greenbriar Blvd,  Boulder, CO
Boulder Valley School District
4.0
2.8
1,863 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Don Stensrud
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
87.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
54.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.1%
White
68.1%
Hispanic
12.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Stem in Colorado
#5 Best Public HS in Colorado
#8 Best College Prep Public HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 666 Students
Colorado State University 311 Students
University of Washington 215 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 198 Students
University of California - Berkeley 180 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 169 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 149 Students
University of Oregon 136 Students
Cal Poly 129 Students
University of Southern California 126 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 286 Students
Psychology 175 Students
Biology 155 Students
Political Science and Government 112 Students
Computer Science 97 Students
Economics 92 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 81 Students
Engineering 81 Students
Environmental Science 79 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 388 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/27/2026
Fairview is a really great school. The administration has been a little all over the place, but the teachers are fantastic.
4.0 Senior
3/31/2026
The best part about Fairview High School is the variety of activities available to students. I really like all the different clubs such as Scientific Illustration and Sign Language club. The administration is not always the best at communicating though.
4.0 Junior
8/7/2025
Overall, I really enjoy my time at Fairview. The school is big and has a lot of students, which makes it easy to make new friends and meet new people almost every day. Most of the teachers really care about the student's well-being and have a passion for what they're teaching. There are so many clubs, activities, and sports, so everyone can find their own culture and place in the school community.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 10 Reviews
4.0 student
1/30/2020
Ah Fairview. I've experienced both a lot of ups and downs during my time here. While some of the students may not be the most accepting of different political beliefs, they're at least mostly friendly if you don't bring up politics. On the downside, Fairview was the very place where I got my first t...
5.0 student
8/23/2019
I would say that Fairview provides lots of care, attention, and opportunity for every different student to thrive. The teachers and staff really care about how to prepare the students for the future.
2.0 student
5/19/2017
They only treat dark-skinned individuals nicely because the whole town is politically correct, not because they actually want to be nice. Some faculty members are in there just to make cash from donations from the rich kids. The disciplinary system is way out of wack and very unfair. This school glo...
2.0 parent
10/22/2014
My child has been at this school for 2 years, has a very high GPA, takes IB/AP classes, has many friends, is in sports, all kinds of clubs and is very involved and motivated in general. student likes FHS mainly because friends go there and excels in spite of many obstacles, culture and challenges at...

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Fairview High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Boulder, CO and is served by the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,863 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Fairview High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,390,356. Discover additional schools in the area, like Halcyon School (Special Education), New Vista High School, Boulder High School, and more. Learn more about what Boulder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairview High School.

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