FAIR High

Summary:

FAIR High is a public high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 339 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Minneapolis Public School District. While the school has a relatively diverse student population, it faces challenges with lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and a high proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds compared to the district and state averages.

FAIR High's diversity, with 37.17% White, 29.5% African American, 18.88% Hispanic, 3.24% Asian, and 5.01% Native American students, is higher than nearby schools like Stadium View and Harrison Education Center, which have a much higher percentage of African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 11.63% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to 31.82% for the Minneapolis Public School District and 34.99% for the state of Minnesota.

FAIR High's graduation and dropout rates have fluctuated, ranging from 74.3% to 81.9% for the four-year graduation rate and 4.9% to 7.6% for the dropout rate. These rates are generally higher than the nearby schools, such as Loring-Nicollet High and Wellstone International High, which have much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. Additionally, FAIR High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.68% to 65.49% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10 S 10th St
       Minneapolis, MN  55403-8888


(612) 668-1060

District: Minneapolis Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,811 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.2%
African American:
29.5%
Hispanic:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details FAIR High ranks worse than 56.9% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.81. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of FAIR High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at FAIR High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (29.5%), Hispanic (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at FAIR High is 24.1, which is the 14th best among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at FAIR High is $15,811, which is the 19th highest among 12 high schools in the Minneapolis Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

FAIR High:

SchoolDigger ranks FAIR High 273rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See FAIR High in the ranking list.)

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Minneapolis Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Minneapolis Public School District 322nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for FAIR High

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Rank History for all students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.47 380th 489 22.3%
2018 20.95 386th 494 21.9%
2019 36.14 348th 492 29.3%
2021 78.37 67th 428 84.3%
2022 44.56 291st 472 38.3%
2023 30.70 360th 476 24.4%
2024 47.81 273rd 480 43.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.82 203rd 221 8.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.98 343rd 374 8.3%
2019 30.33 272nd 370 26.5%
2022 49.88 156th 312 50.0%
2023 24.31 323rd 393 17.8%
2024 41.17 242nd 389 37.8%
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Rank History for Female students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.76 353rd 395 10.6%
2019 22.45 336th 401 16.2%
2022 31.28 293rd 388 24.5%
2023 32.94 294th 396 25.8%
2024 38.62 268th 403 33.5%
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Rank History for Male students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 356th 398 10.6%
2019 34.07 303rd 411 26.3%
2022 42.84 252nd 403 37.5%
2023 13.11 361st 398 9.3%
2024 45.40 239th 405 41.0%
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Rank History for African American students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.52 78th 106 26.4%
2019 54.44 46th 103 55.3%
2023 16.90 89th 98 9.2%
2024 27.46 80th 109 26.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.76 118th 136 13.2%
2024 34.12 95th 145 34.5%
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Rank History for White students at FAIR High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.87 286th 414 30.9%
2019 60.69 175th 412 57.5%
2022 94.89 6th 401 98.5%
2023 62.12 141st 398 64.6%
2024 64.71 135th 402 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

FAIR High Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for FAIR High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 125 131 10 25 8 0 4 0 303
2017 90 133 7 32 5 0 3 0 270
2018 69 105 4 28 5 2 2 0 215
2019 71 101 7 36 4 2 2 0 223
2020 79 92 8 39 5 1 14 0 238
2021 92 92 8 68 8 1 15 0 284
2022 118 98 12 74 14 1 14 0 331
2023 126 100 11 64 17 0 21 0 339

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 FAIR High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 303 19.0 15.9 49.8
2017 270 13.6 19.8 55.9
2018 215 14.6 14.7 54.4
2019 223 10.8 20.6 61.9
2020 238 12.6 18.8 71.4
2021 284 12.1 23.4 65.5
2022 331 17.2 19.1 54.7
2023 339 14.0 24.1 60.2

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 FAIR High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 303 19.0 15.9 49.8
2017 270 13.6 19.8 55.9
2018 215 14.6 14.7 54.4
2019 223 10.8 20.6 61.9
2020 238 12.6 18.8 71.4
2021 284 12.1 23.4 65.5
2022 331 17.2 19.1 54.7
2023 339 14.0 24.1 60.2

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 FAIR High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,811

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

Impact of COVID-19 on FAIR High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 348th of 492 High schoolsRanks 360th of 476 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (FAIR High)48.639
 9.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Minneapolis Public School District)41.945.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (FAIR High)23.36.1
 17.3%
   11th Grade Math (Minneapolis Public School District)27.231.7
 4.6%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students223339
 52%
African American101100
 1%
American Indian417
 325%
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic3664
 77.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White71126
 77.5%
Two or More Races221
 950%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%60.2%
 1.7%


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FAIR High ranks 273rd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended FAIR High.

Students at FAIR High are 37% White, 29% African American, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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