Fairhaven High School is a public high school in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States. The main school building nicknamed "The Castle on the Hill" was built in 1905 and the current addition was added in 1996. The school is the only high school the Fairhaven Public Schools district.
Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Fairhaven High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairhaven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fairhaven High School's student population of 591 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Fairhaven High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhaven High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhaven High School's ranking?
Fairhaven High School is ranked #412 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Fairhaven High School often compared to?
Fairhaven High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, Dartmouth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairhaven High School?
The graduation rate of Fairhaven High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairhaven High School?
591 students attend Fairhaven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fairhaven High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhaven High School?
Fairhaven High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairhaven High School offer ?
Fairhaven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairhaven High School part of?
Fairhaven High School is part of Fairhaven School District.
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