Fairfield Union High School

Summary:

Fairfield Union High School is a public high school serving 583 students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, Ohio, which is part of the Fairfield Union Local School District. This predominantly white high school has consistently maintained high graduation rates and exceptional performance on state tests, particularly in American History, where proficiency rates exceed 85%. However, the school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, and its performance varies across different student subgroups.

Fairfield Union High School's strengths include its high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.0% to 97.2% over the past five years, and its exceptional performance on Ohio state tests, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in most subject areas. The school also ranks 9th out of 538 Ohio high schools for its performance with gifted and talented students. In contrast, the nearby Fairfield Career Center has a more diverse student population and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its different performance and provide opportunities for collaboration.

While Fairfield Union High School is a high-performing school, it faces some challenges, such as a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.6% in 2019-2020 to 30.6% in 2020-2021. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and white students generally performing better than their male and minority counterparts. The school's per-student spending of $9,291 in the 2018-2019 school year may also impact its ability to provide resources and support for all students. By addressing these areas and building on its strengths, Fairfield Union High School can continue to provide a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
       Lancaster, OH  43130-9331


(740) 536-7306

District: Fairfield Union Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Fairfield Union High School:

Elementary:    Bremen Elementary School
    Pleasantville Elementary School
Middle:    Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Compare Details Fairfield Union High School ranks better than 70.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fairfield Union High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Union High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Union High School 253rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Fairfield Union High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fairfield Union Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Union Local 294th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Union High School

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.71 233rd 681 65.8%
2005 53.45 386th 689 44.0%
2006 53.25 407th 696 41.5%
2007 63.80 315th 756 58.3%
2008 63.84 313th 767 59.2%
2009 73.92 134th 791 83.1%
2010 71.38 201st 819 75.5%
2011 70.14 242nd 818 70.4%
2012 64.22 370th 832 55.5%
2013 67.13 253rd 767 67.0%
2014 68.09 245th 769 68.1%
2015 58.38 363rd 778 53.3%
2016 55.73 369th 784 52.9%
2017 50.24 395th 773 48.9%
2018 62.00 291st 800 63.6%
2019 59.75 349th 836 58.3%
2021 48.29 434th 819 47.0%
2022 65.38 243rd 836 70.9%
2023 64.43 280th 867 67.7%
2024 65.97 253rd 864 70.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.99 304th 614 50.5%
2024 30.64 415th 598 30.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.15 415th 758 45.3%
2019 54.08 410th 779 47.4%
2021 47.02 428th 763 43.9%
2022 61.87 273rd 773 64.7%
2023 55.48 372nd 805 53.8%
2024 71.21 190th 822 76.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 309th 751 58.9%
2019 72.27 190th 781 75.7%
2021 47.21 448th 775 42.2%
2022 68.72 234th 794 70.5%
2023 72.61 203rd 813 75.0%
2024 69.04 247th 798 69.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 381st 550 30.7%
2019 58.02 200th 628 68.2%
2021 29.28 441st 596 26.0%
2022 56.61 172nd 606 71.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.84 9th 538 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 352nd 763 53.9%
2019 53.46 429th 792 45.8%
2021 47.30 433rd 778 44.3%
2022 66.45 256th 808 68.3%
2023 60.10 350th 819 57.3%
2024 69.10 254th 816 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fairfield Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 341st 718 52.5%
2019 57.26 350th 739 52.6%
2021 42.31 440th 727 39.5%
2022 63.80 272nd 749 63.7%
2023 61.38 312th 756 58.7%
2024 64.99 268th 754 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairfield Union High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 586 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1989 564 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 535 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 545 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 560 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 581 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 601 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 615 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 615 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 618 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 607 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 611
1999 621 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 586 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2001 591 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 630 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 635
2003 630 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 635
2004 630 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 1 635
2005 640 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 1 645
2006 657 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2007 655 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2008 631 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 4 639
2009 631 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 6 639
2010 586 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 7 596
2011 595 3 1 1 0 0 8 0 608
2012 627 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 634
2013 617 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 625
2014 623 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 632
2015 608 1 1 2 0 1 6 0 619
2016 615 0 0 4 0 1 7 0 627
2017 583 2 1 5 0 1 7 0 599
2018 572 3 2 5 0 1 10 0 593
2019 550 5 2 6 0 0 14 0 577
2020 519 3 1 6 0 0 18 0 547
2021 548 4 1 8 0 0 11 0 572
2022 539 6 0 9 0 0 9 0 563
2023 559 3 0 9 0 0 12 0 583

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 Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 30.0 19.6 0
1989 565 29.0 19.4 n/a
1990 540 30.5 17.7 n/a
1991 548 31.1 17.6 n/a
1992 566 34.8 16.2 20.8
1993 585 33.3 17.6 17.8
1994 607 33.2 18.3 18
1995 618 33.3 18.6 14.2
1996 618 33.3 18.6 14.2
1997 624 35.7 17.5 12.2
1998 611 36.4 16.8 12.1
1999 628 35.4 17.7 16.4
2000 588 35.7 16.5 15.5
2001 593 35.6 16.7 13.5
2002 635 34.4 18.5 13.3
2003 635 34.4 18.5 13.3
2004 635 34.5 18.4 17.5
2005 645 33.6 19.2 21.4
2006 661 36.6 18.1 24.2
2007 661 44.2 15.0 25.9
2008 639 32.8 19.5 n/a
2009 639 31.9 20.0 36.3
2010 596 31.3 19.0 25.5
2011 608 30.8 19.7 31.4
2012 634 30.5 20.7 35.8
2013 625 29.1 21.4 35.2
2014 632 30.1 20.9 38.1
2015 619 n/a n/a 34.2
2016 627 31.0 20.2 32.2
2017 599 30.4 19.7 33.1
2018 593 28.6 20.7 31
2019 577 27.8 20.7 29.5
2020 547 28.8 18.9 29.4
2021 572 28.8 19.8 n/a
2022 563 29.2 19.2 n/a
2023 583 29.0 20.1 25.2

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 Fairfield Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 30.0 19.6 0
1989 565 29.0 19.4 n/a
1990 540 30.5 17.7 n/a
1991 548 31.1 17.6 n/a
1992 566 34.8 16.2 20.8
1993 585 33.3 17.6 17.8
1994 607 33.2 18.3 18
1995 618 33.3 18.6 14.2
1996 618 33.3 18.6 14.2
1997 624 35.7 17.5 12.2
1998 611 36.4 16.8 12.1
1999 628 35.4 17.7 16.4
2000 588 35.7 16.5 15.5
2001 593 35.6 16.7 13.5
2002 635 34.4 18.5 13.3
2003 635 34.4 18.5 13.3
2004 635 34.5 18.4 17.5
2005 645 33.6 19.2 21.4
2006 661 36.6 18.1 24.2
2007 661 44.2 15.0 25.9
2008 639 32.8 19.5 n/a
2009 639 31.9 20.0 36.3
2010 596 31.3 19.0 25.5
2011 608 30.8 19.7 31.4
2012 634 30.5 20.7 35.8
2013 625 29.1 21.4 35.2
2014 632 30.1 20.9 38.1
2015 619 n/a n/a 34.2
2016 627 31.0 20.2 32.2
2017 599 30.4 19.7 33.1
2018 593 28.6 20.7 31
2019 577 27.8 20.7 29.5
2020 547 28.8 18.9 29.4
2021 572 28.8 19.8 n/a
2022 563 29.2 19.2 n/a
2023 583 29.0 20.1 25.2

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 Fairfield Union High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,291
2022 $11,503
2023 $11,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Union 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 349th of 836 High schoolsRanks 280th of 867 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Fairfield Union High School)89.881.1
 8.7%
   End of Course American Government (Fairfield Union Local)89.981.1
 8.8%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Fairfield Union High School)90.585
 5.5%
   End of Course American History (Fairfield Union Local)90.585
 5.5%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Fairfield Union High School)7871.9
 6.1%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfield Union Local)7871.9
 6.1%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Fairfield Union High School)74.974.8
 0.1%
   End of Course English II (Fairfield Union Local)74.974.8
 0.1%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Fairfield Union High School)45.150
 4.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfield Union Local)45.450
 4.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Fairfield Union High School)52.449.1
 3.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfield Union Local)67.959.4
 8.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students577583
 1%
African American53
 40%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White550559
 1.6%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.5%25.2%
 4.2%


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Fairfield Union High School ranks 253rd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fairfield Union High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Fairfield Union 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 Ohio Department of Education.

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