Fairfax High School is a Los Angeles Unified School District high school located in Los Angeles, California, near the border of West Hollywood in the Fairfax District.
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfax Senior High School's student population of 1,524 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Rampant Lion
School Rankings
Fairfax Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax Senior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6218 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rampant Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax Senior High School's ranking?
Fairfax Senior High School is ranked #6218 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairfax Senior High School often compared to?
Fairfax Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Preparatory High School, El Camino Real Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fairfax Senior High School?
1,524 students attend Fairfax Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fairfax Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfax Senior High School?
Fairfax Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairfax Senior High School offer ?
Fairfax Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairfax Senior High School part of?
Fairfax Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairfax Senior High School located?
Fairfax Senior High School is located in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Fairfax.
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