Serving 859 students in grades 7-12, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Fairmont Jr./sr. High School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1216 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fairmont Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School, Martin County West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
859 students attend Fairmont Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairmont Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fairmont Jr./sr. High School part of?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is part of Fairmont Area School District.
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