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High SchoolsGrades 9-12

Fairfax Senior High

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 7850 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7210

(323) 370-1200 · www.lausd.k12.ca.us/fairfax_hs

6/10
#586
Rank 586 out of 1,227
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #601 · 51st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #595 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #603 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Fairfax Senior High sits in the heart of one of LA's most eclectic and walkable neighborhoods — think vintage shops, the Farmers Market, and a creative energy that's hard to find elsewhere in the city. The school lands right around the middle of California high schools, making it a solid option for families in the area who want a traditional public school experience without the intense academic pressure of some of LA's more competitive campuses. It tends to attract families drawn to the neighborhood's artistic, culturally diverse vibe, and students here benefit from being embedded in a part of the city that feels genuinely alive and full of character.

Student Demographics

326 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
204 (63%)
African American
49 (15%)
Asian
32 (10%)
White
30 (9%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners37 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged284 (87%)
Students with Disabilities43 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,495
Enrollment
84
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
24%
AP Participation
of students
392
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Lions · CIF Los Angeles City Section

22
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #40 · 98th percentile

473 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found