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Fairfield Union High School

6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130 · (740) 536-7306 · Fairfield County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL587 STUDENTS
Enrollment
587
High
DISTRICT 475 · STATE 565
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.7:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
159
Grade 10
162
Grade 11
129
Grade 12
137
Student demographics
White
55695%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
122%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 17%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
102%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
29450%
Female
29350%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
79.6%
OH avg 59.8% . +3.3pp since 2021
Math
62.2%
OH avg 56.1% . +12.6pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
587
-6 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
was 20.7:1
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Fairfield Union High School

Fairfield Union High School is one of the mid-tier four-year high schools in Lancaster, Ohio, overseen by Fairfield Union Local, with 587 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.

Fairfield Union High School is one of 4 schools operated by Fairfield Union Local, a district that educates 1,901 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Fairfield Union High School reports that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest comes out to 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 82% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.3:1. The state averages about 17.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Fairfield County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $90,966 per year, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Fairfield County runs 47 public schools (combined enrollment of about 26,447 students), of which Fairfield Union High School is one.

The closest other public school is Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Fairfield Union High School.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Fairfield Union High School's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 593 (now 587). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 20.7:1 in 2018 to 17.3:1 today.

On this page, members of the Fairfield Union High School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Fairfield County at a glance

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Population
163,453
Census ACS
Median income
$90,966
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
26,447 students

Quick facts

School name
Fairfield Union High School
District
Fairfield Union Local
Address
6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone
(740) 536-7306
County
Fairfield County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
587
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390468702682
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Fairfield Union Local
Other schools in Lancaster
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Frequently asked questions

About Fairfield Union High School
How many students attend Fairfield Union High School?
Fairfield Union High School enrolls approximately 587 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Fairfield Union High School serve?
Fairfield Union High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Fairfield Union High School have?
Fairfield Union High School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Fairfield Union High School?
At Fairfield Union High School, the student body is approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Fairfield Union High School public or private?
Fairfield Union High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Fairfield Union Local.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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