Serving 81 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 46%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (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 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All people can and want to learn.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairview Alternative High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
36%
12%
Black
29%
12%
White
15%
60%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 46% 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 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fairview Alternative High School?
81 students attend Fairview Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Fairview Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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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