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Fairfax Senior High

7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90046

About Fairfax Senior High

Fairfax Senior High is a public high school in Los Angeles that teaches students in grades 9–12. The school has about 1,800 to 2,000 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 24:1. This makes it a big, organized place to learn in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Fairfax Senior High has a full college-preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, and electives in the arts, sciences, and technology. The school focuses on getting students involved, teaching them to think critically, and getting them ready for college. The student body is diverse, with most students coming from minority backgrounds, which is similar to the demographics of the community. 25% of students are good at math and 58% are good at reading. Students can take the SAT or ACT, which are national college entrance tests. Families exploring educational pathways from the best high school in California may consider Fairfax Senior High as a continued college-preparatory option. Overall, the school provides a broad academic program with opportunities for student growth in both academics and extracurricular activities.

Fairfax Senior High Contact Information

Address

7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90046

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Phone

(323) 370-1200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 58% in Reading.
86
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1524
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3833 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fairfax Senior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.65%
Asian 14.96%
Hispanic 60.3%
Black 12.34%
Two+ Races 2.62%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
9.65%
Asian
14.96%
Hispanic
60.3%
Black
12.34%
Two+ Races
2.62%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1524
47.83%
729 Female
52.17%
795 Male

Student Population

1524 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

304 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Fairfax Senior High School in Los Angeles, California is honoring students who have done well in school, the arts, and sports. Recent highlights include award-winning performances in music and theater, strong AP course participation, and showcasing Fairfax’s commitment to college readiness, and fostering a vibrant, engaged school community.

FAQ

Q1. Does Fairfax Senior High School have Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. The school does offer a number of AP classes to help students get ready for college.

Q2. Are there activities outside of school for students?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in sports, the arts, and programs that teach them how to be leaders.

Q3. Do you offer college counseling?

Ans. Yes, academic and college counseling services help students get ready for college and other forms of higher education.

Q4. Are students able to take national college entrance exams?

Ans. Yes, students can take the SAT or ACT to get into college.

Q5. Are there programs to help students who are having trouble with school?

Ans. Yes, Fairfax Senior High has tutoring and advisory programs to help students do better in their core classes.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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