Serving 76 students in grades 10-12, Fairview Alternative 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairview Alternative High School's student population of 76 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairview Alternative High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
39%
12%
Black
32%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview Alternative High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fairview Alternative High School?
76 students attend Fairview Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fairview Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Alternative High School?
Fairview Alternative High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairview Alternative High School offer ?
Fairview Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Alternative High School part of?
Fairview Alternative High School is part of Roseville Public School District.
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