Fairmont Senior High School, is a public high school in Fairmont, West Virginia. The current school building, built in 1928, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 779 students in grades 9-12, Fairmont Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fairmont Senior High School's student population of 779 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
779 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1876
Colors
White, Red, Royal blue
School Rankings
Fairmont Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Senior High School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
10%
4%
White
79%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polar Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Senior High School's ranking?
Fairmont Senior High School is ranked #189 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Fairmont Senior High School often compared to?
Fairmont Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Fairmont High School, North Marion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont Senior High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Fairmont Senior High School?
779 students attend Fairmont Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fairmont Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Senior High School?
Fairmont Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairmont Senior High School offer ?
Fairmont Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairmont Senior High School part of?
Fairmont Senior High School is part of Marion County Schools School District.
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