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Fairfield High School

Summary:

Fairfield High School is a public high school in Fairfield, Montana, serving 116 students in grades 9-12. This small-town school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state.

Fairfield High School has maintained impressive proficiency rates on Montana state tests, with 51.72% in Mathematics, 66.67% in Reading, and 43.33% in Science - all well above the state averages. The school's strong academic focus is reflected in its statewide ranking, placing 8th out of 124 high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Fairfield High School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 11 students per teacher, suggests a personalized learning environment that contributes to its success.

Compared to nearby schools like Choteau High School, Power High School, and Simms High School, Fairfield High School stands out with its consistently higher academic performance and statewide ranking. While the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has maintained a strong position, suggesting a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13 7th Street
       Fairfield, MT  59436

(406) 467-2528

District: Fairfield High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,102 Help


Feeder schools for Fairfield High School:

Elementary:    Fairfield Elementary School
    Golden Ridge School
    Greenfield School
Middle:    Fairfield 7-8
    Greenfield 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield High School ranks better than 93.5% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield High School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield High School is $18,102.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fairfield High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield High School 8th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Fairfield High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield High School 11th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.11 45th 137 67.2%
2005 90.32 7th 142 95.1%
2006 69.34 38th 138 72.5%
2007 88.36 8th 136 94.1%
2008 58.18 59th 139 57.6%
2009 62.05 45th 135 66.7%
2010 70.58 33rd 135 75.6%
2011 35.50 97th 122 20.5%
2012 64.84 47th 129 63.6%
2013 71.07 29th 128 77.3%
2015 90.86 6th 92 93.5%
2016 82.25 14th 113 87.6%
2017 89.47 6th 111 94.6%
2018 92.06 5th 119 95.8%
2019 95.39 2nd 119 98.3%
2021 82.40 10th 138 92.8%
2022 31.18 60th 114 47.4%
2023 79.91 8th 124 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fairfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 131 131
1991 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1992 141 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1994 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1995 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1996 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1997 137 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1998 146 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1999 161 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2000 157 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2001 155 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 152 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 152 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 145 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2005 166 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 174
2006 158 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 149 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2008 148 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 151
2009 126 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2010 118 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2011 122 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 128
2012 111 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 115
2013 102 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 109
2014 111 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 117
2015 103 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 108
2016 104 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 110
2017 103 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 109
2018 97 1 1 2 1 0 2 0 104
2019 100 1 1 4 2 1 3 0 112
2020 106 0 0 6 4 1 4 0 121
2021 108 1 1 5 2 2 4 0 123
2022 100 1 1 7 2 0 10 0 121
2023 98 1 1 5 0 1 10 0 116
2024 105 1 1 5 0 0 4 0 116

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 Fairfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 131 11.1 11.8 14.5
1991 133 9.9 13.4 4.5
1992 142 10.4 13.6 17.6
1993 136 10.5 13.0 16.9
1994 144 11.3 12.7 15.3
1995 152 11.6 13.1 11.2
1996 152 11.6 13.1 11.2
1997 138 11.3 12.2 8.7
1998 148 12.2 12.1 0
1999 162 12.7 12.8 23.5
2000 158 12.6 12.5 26.6
2001 156 13.3 11.7 19.2
2002 153 13.6 11.3 27.5
2003 153 13.6 11.3 27.5
2004 146 13.4 10.9 21.2
2005 174 13.6 12.8 24.7
2006 166 13.8 12.0 19.9
2007 152 13.8 11.0 17.8
2008 151 13.1 11.5 18.5
2009 128 12.8 10.0 20.3
2010 120 11.3 10.5 18.3
2011 128 11.4 11.1 21.1
2012 115 11.8 9.7 15.7
2013 109 12.2 8.9 18.3
2014 117 11.8 9.8 22.2
2015 108 5.0 21.6 25
2016 110 11.0 10.0 18.2
2017 109 10.2 10.6 22.9
2018 104 9.7 10.6 25
2019 112 10.7 10.3 28.6
2020 121 10.7 11.2 35.5
2021 123 11.1 11.0 n/a
2022 121 12.4 9.7 n/a
2023 116 13.1 8.8 n/a
2024 116 11.8 9.8 45.7

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 Fairfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 131 11.1 11.8 14.5
1991 133 9.9 13.4 4.5
1992 142 10.4 13.6 17.6
1993 136 10.5 13.0 16.9
1994 144 11.3 12.7 15.3
1995 152 11.6 13.1 11.2
1996 152 11.6 13.1 11.2
1997 138 11.3 12.2 8.7
1998 148 12.2 12.1 0
1999 162 12.7 12.8 23.5
2000 158 12.6 12.5 26.6
2001 156 13.3 11.7 19.2
2002 153 13.6 11.3 27.5
2003 153 13.6 11.3 27.5
2004 146 13.4 10.9 21.2
2005 174 13.6 12.8 24.7
2006 166 13.8 12.0 19.9
2007 152 13.8 11.0 17.8
2008 151 13.1 11.5 18.5
2009 128 12.8 10.0 20.3
2010 120 11.3 10.5 18.3
2011 128 11.4 11.1 21.1
2012 115 11.8 9.7 15.7
2013 109 12.2 8.9 18.3
2014 117 11.8 9.8 22.2
2015 108 5.0 21.6 25
2016 110 11.0 10.0 18.2
2017 109 10.2 10.6 22.9
2018 104 9.7 10.6 25
2019 112 10.7 10.3 28.6
2020 121 10.7 11.2 35.5
2021 123 11.1 11.0 n/a
2022 121 12.4 9.7 n/a
2023 116 13.1 8.8 n/a
2024 116 11.8 9.8 45.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairfield High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $16,278
2022 $17,083
2023 $18,102

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield High School

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 2nd of 119 High schoolsRanks 8th of 124 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students112116
 3.6%
African American11
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander11
White10098
 2%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield High School

Students at Fairfield High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Fairfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairfield Elementary School
Elementary : Golden Ridge School
Elementary : Greenfield School
Middle : Fairfield 7-8
Middle : Greenfield 7-8

Yes. Fairfield High School ranks in the top 6.5% of Montana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 116 students attended Fairfield High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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