Fairfax Senior High

Summary:

Fairfax Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 1,632 students in grades 9-12. Located in a socioeconomically diverse area, the school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Fairfax Senior High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 356 out of 1,290 California high schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 1,394 out of 2,123 in 2021-2022. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 730 out of 2,323 California high schools, with a 3-star rating. The school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.5% to 92.7%, which is higher than nearby schools like Cheviot Hills Continuation and Richard A. Alonzo Community Day. However, Fairfax Senior High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.6% in 2017-2018 to 39.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than nearby schools like Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies and STEM Academy at Bernstein High.

Fairfax Senior High's students have performed better than the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California in several standardized tests, including Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Assessment (CAST). However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American students performing better than the state average, while Asian and Hispanic students have struggled compared to their peers at the state level. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner and Special Education students have faced challenges, with lower rankings compared to other California high schools. Fairfax Senior High generally outperforms nearby schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District, but lags behind the high-performing Beverly Hills High School, which is part of the Beverly Hills Unified School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7850 Melrose Ave.
       Los Angeles, CA  90046-7210


(323) 370-1200

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
730th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,529 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,632

Racial breakdown:

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100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Compare Details Fairfax Senior High ranks better than 68.6% of high schools in California. It also ranks 31st among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fairfax Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfax Senior High is 18.4. 98 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfax Senior High is $10,529. 122 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfax Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax Senior High 730th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Fairfax Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairfax Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.47 947th 1653 42.7%
2005 31.47 1011th 1901 46.8%
2006 37.20 915th 1968 53.5%
2007 38.76 906th 2063 56.1%
2008 39.22 934th 2117 55.9%
2009 48.87 777th 2238 65.3%
2010 46.84 842nd 2281 63.1%
2011 42.39 995th 2367 58.0%
2012 42.82 983rd 2354 58.2%
2013 51.57 749th 2426 69.1%
2015 69.24 557th 1994 72.1%
2016 68.52 605th 2039 70.3%
2017 75.27 500th 2021 75.3%
2018 57.01 860th 2017 57.4%
2019 69.94 536th 2133 74.9%
2021 69.50 356th 1290 72.4%
2022 31.42 1394th 2123 34.3%
2023 53.15 797th 2348 66.1%
2024 55.82 730th 2323 68.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.99 380th 938 59.5%
2022 27.15 945th 1044 9.5%
2023 34.09 642nd 1323 51.5%
2024 52.16 221st 1350 83.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.79 797th 1547 48.5%
2024 42.35 659th 1534 57.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.41 635th 1862 65.9%
2019 75.11 384th 1937 80.2%
2021 79.11 196th 1126 82.6%
2022 36.52 1212th 1943 37.6%
2023 61.04 612th 2247 72.8%
2024 65.68 490th 2235 78.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.89 807th 1760 54.1%
2019 73.13 416th 1833 77.3%
2021 57.36 424th 1054 59.8%
2022 22.10 1449th 1858 22.0%
2023 52.74 769th 2118 63.7%
2024 52.78 759th 2098 63.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.91 876th 1052 16.7%
2019 40.02 556th 1117 50.2%
2021 17.22 523rd 555 5.8%
2022 38.78 598th 1161 48.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.31 867th 1834 52.7%
2019 63.49 603rd 1880 67.9%
2021 73.95 269th 1122 76.0%
2022 35.83 1144th 1916 40.3%
2023 50.68 791st 2207 64.2%
2024 55.05 695th 2172 68.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.95 342nd 581 41.1%
2019 65.16 226th 582 61.2%
2022 19.17 488th 581 16.0%
2023 49.53 406th 731 44.5%
2024 36.28 473rd 712 33.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.85 266th 582 54.3%
2019 50.75 254th 592 57.1%
2022 22.58 428th 522 18.0%
2023 71.38 150th 720 79.2%
2024 59.51 230th 721 68.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 840th 1742 51.8%
2019 76.69 318th 1814 82.5%
2022 32.32 1257th 1861 32.5%
2023 48.99 876th 2142 59.1%
2024 57.28 658th 2125 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fairfax Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.49 416th 1173 64.5%
2019 43.33 719th 1222 41.2%
2022 35.66 783rd 1204 35.0%
2023 62.80 400th 1434 72.1%
2024 45.83 660th 1406 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Open Quote This school is bad. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. My son - who is in special ed- was not ready for college afterwards because the teachers did not teach. When I complain to the principal no call back and too busy to see me. They need to change some staff at this school plus the school is filthy. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fairfax Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 761 599 446 584 16 n/a n/a 0 2406
1989 604 507 426 609 10 n/a n/a 0 2156
1990 590 440 404 671 9 n/a n/a 0 2114
1991 627 389 391 721 7 n/a n/a 0 2135
1992 638 371 359 774 1 n/a n/a 0 2143
1993 606 320 322 798 1 n/a n/a 0 2047
1994 555 349 288 751 1 n/a n/a 0 1944
1995 465 516 314 978 3 n/a n/a 0 2276
1996 465 516 314 978 3 n/a n/a 0 2276
1997 419 476 302 1020 2 n/a n/a 0 2219
1998 418 497 317 1019 2 n/a n/a 0 2253
1999 371 487 327 1083 3 n/a n/a 0 2271
2000 374 492 354 1134 4 n/a n/a 0 2358
2001 354 443 362 1274 2 n/a n/a 0 2435
2002 351 506 449 1527 5 n/a n/a 0 2838
2003 351 506 449 1527 5 n/a n/a 0 2838
2004 324 558 472 1586 9 n/a n/a 0 2949
2005 310 563 495 1754 9 n/a n/a 0 3131
2006 270 577 535 1778 14 n/a n/a 0 3174
2007 218 532 562 1555 12 n/a n/a 10 2889
2008 192 483 568 1476 10 n/a n/a 0 2729
2009 179 446 566 1444 7 5 21 0 2668
2010 182 453 516 1322 6 2 31 0 2512
2011 176 432 534 1300 11 4 4 0 2461
2012 155 409 497 1327 11 5 3 0 2407
2013 177 384 490 1269 8 5 0 0 2333
2014 160 360 423 1153 8 3 1 0 2108
2015 165 337 435 1129 4 4 27 0 2101
2016 160 349 384 1120 4 3 27 0 2047
2017 114 320 383 1079 3 4 19 0 1922
2018 128 290 400 1067 2 3 28 0 1918
2019 125 280 344 1069 1 5 3 0 1827
2020 124 274 346 993 2 1 15 0 1755
2021 126 268 339 1095 2 1 15 0 1846
2022 115 223 279 1057 1 2 21 1 1699
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1632 1632

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairfax Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2406 99.2 24.2 n/a
1989 2156 89.4 24.1 n/a
1990 2114 89.0 23.7 n/a
1991 2135 91.6 23.3 n/a
1992 2143 93.1 23.0 30.8
1993 2047 83.8 24.4 39.2
1994 1944 74.4 26.1 41.3
1995 2276 92.9 24.5 34.8
1996 2276 92.9 24.5 34.8
1997 2219 95.9 23.1 27.7
1998 2253 98.2 22.9 30.4
1999 2271 97.8 23.2 54.3
2000 2358 105.3 22.4 46.6
2001 2435 109.7 22.2 65.8
2002 2838 121.3 23.4 68.4
2003 2838 121.3 23.4 68.4
2004 2949 126.1 23.4 68.6
2005 3131 126.3 24.8 67.8
2006 3174 129.4 24.5 75
2007 2889 121.4 23.8 67.3
2008 2729 141.6 19.3 66
2009 2668 112.0 19.8 66.9
2010 2512 106.8 23.5 77.1
2011 2461 n/a n/a 68.7
2012 2407 93.8 25.6 n/a
2013 2333 90.5 25.7 71.2
2014 2108 83.3 25.2 79.2
2015 2101 84.0 25.0 68.3
2016 2047 79.0 25.9 76.5
2017 1922 81.0 23.7 84.3
2018 1918 76.0 25.2 79.9
2019 1827 81.3 22.4 79.9
2020 1755 n/a n/a 77.6
2021 1846 82.3 22.4 78.1
2022 1699 82.5 20.5 71.6
2023 1632 88.5 18.4 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairfax Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2406 99.2 24.2 n/a
1989 2156 89.4 24.1 n/a
1990 2114 89.0 23.7 n/a
1991 2135 91.6 23.3 n/a
1992 2143 93.1 23.0 30.8
1993 2047 83.8 24.4 39.2
1994 1944 74.4 26.1 41.3
1995 2276 92.9 24.5 34.8
1996 2276 92.9 24.5 34.8
1997 2219 95.9 23.1 27.7
1998 2253 98.2 22.9 30.4
1999 2271 97.8 23.2 54.3
2000 2358 105.3 22.4 46.6
2001 2435 109.7 22.2 65.8
2002 2838 121.3 23.4 68.4
2003 2838 121.3 23.4 68.4
2004 2949 126.1 23.4 68.6
2005 3131 126.3 24.8 67.8
2006 3174 129.4 24.5 75
2007 2889 121.4 23.8 67.3
2008 2729 141.6 19.3 66
2009 2668 112.0 19.8 66.9
2010 2512 106.8 23.5 77.1
2011 2461 n/a n/a 68.7
2012 2407 93.8 25.6 n/a
2013 2333 90.5 25.7 71.2
2014 2108 83.3 25.2 79.2
2015 2101 84.0 25.0 68.3
2016 2047 79.0 25.9 76.5
2017 1922 81.0 23.7 84.3
2018 1918 76.0 25.2 79.9
2019 1827 81.3 22.4 79.9
2020 1755 n/a n/a 77.6
2021 1846 82.3 22.4 78.1
2022 1699 82.5 20.5 71.6
2023 1632 88.5 18.4 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairfax Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,529

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfax Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 536th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 797th of 2348 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fairfax Senior High)70.957.6
 13.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax Senior High)38.125.3
 12.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Fairfax Senior High)26.122.7
 3.4%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Fairfax Senior High)26.314.3
 12%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.27.5
 0.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18271632
 10.7%
African American2800
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3440
 100%
Hispanic10690
 100%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White1250
 100%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%81%
 1.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,632 students attended Fairfax Senior High.

Fairfax Senior High ranks 730th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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