Fairborn High School

Fairborn High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd,  Fairborn, OH
Fairborn City School District
3.5
3.6
1,003 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy Gayheart
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
38.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
73.3%
Black
11.5%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Wright State University 214 Students
The Ohio State University 147 Students
Ohio University 143 Students
University of Cincinnati 123 Students
University of Dayton 111 Students
Sinclair Community College 87 Students
Miami University 84 Students
Bowling Green State University 73 Students
University of Kentucky 64 Students
Wittenberg University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 50 Students
Business 44 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 14 Students
Early Childhood Education 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 158 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/9/2023
Fairborn high school is a unique experience in the fact that it is a school that cares, but does not have the proper resources at this time to execute that care.
5.0 Senior
11/18/2022
I have attended the Fairborn City Schools district my entire life. While things could be improved on, they do improve every year. The school buildings are very nice.
4.0 Senior
11/16/2018
High school is a very challenging experience but can also be a great time. I enjoy fairborn high school a lot just sometimes you know senioritis can hit you. Take advantage of these next 4 years they will go by fast.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/7/2025
Great staff and many new STEM opportunities for middle and high school students. The district also has many family engage,ent opportunities and keeps families informed of all the happenings in the district.
1.0 student
2/9/2023
I don't Know How to Explain This School But it sucks big time
5.0 parent
6/19/2022
My son went to this school and it was great. The teachers were very helpful and his grades increased. He is now in college with a 4.0 gpa.
2.0 parent
1/19/2022
not too great. services for students hard to access. ranked low nationally and within the state. with a larger number of students some get overlooked.

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Fairborn High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fairborn, OH, in the Fairborn neighborhood, and is served by the Fairborn City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 1,003 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Fairborn High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $229,091. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fairborn Middle School, Fairborn Intermediate School, Fairborn Primary School, and more. Learn more about what Fairborn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fairborn High School.

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