Fairfield Area School District

The Fairfield Area School District consists of three schools serving grades K-12: Fairfield Area Elementary School, Fairfield Area High School, and Fairfield Area Middle School. The district's student population is predominantly white, ranging from 92.91% to 94.97% across the three schools.

Academically, Fairfield Area Elementary School stands out, with students performing well above state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in 3rd grade math (81% proficiency) and 4th grade science (82% proficiency). In contrast, Fairfield Area High School students struggle on Keystone Exams, with only 21.8% proficient in Algebra I, 38.8% in Biology, and 43.5% in Literature. This stark contrast in academic performance suggests a potential disconnect in the curriculum and academic progression between the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

While Fairfield Area High School maintains an excellent 96% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.3% dropout rate, the district's funding allocation is uneven, with the high school spending significantly more per student ($21,406) compared to the elementary ($9,713) and middle ($15,993) schools. This disparity, coupled with the higher free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school (36.54%), may contribute to the academic performance gap and highlight the need for targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Fairfield Area School District.