Fairview High School is a public, coeducational, comprehensive BVSD secondary school located in Boulder, Colorado, 26 miles northwest of Denver. Nearly two thousand students attend the school. It is in the 5A category of the Colorado High School Activities Association.
Serving 1,863 students in grades 9-12, Fairview High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,863 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fairview High School's student population of 1,863 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,863 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairview High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview High School's ranking?
Fairview High School is ranked #14 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fairview High School often compared to?
Fairview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview High School is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fairview High School?
1,863 students attend Fairview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fairview High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairview High School offer ?
Fairview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview High School part of?
Fairview High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
a horrible place if you want to get a decent education
5 10/10/2025
Academics are unmatched by any other public (and probably private) school in the area. The only down side is the current budget cuts which are causing classes to get bigger and teachers to get laid off.
Music, art, sports, clubs, and other extracurriculars are easily accessible and extremely successful. The athletic program was overall best in the state this year, the arts program is under great direction and puts many talented students in the spotlight.
Fairview is very good at recognizing great students and great student athletes. Every year, teachers nominate students that excel and present awards to them at the Knight of Excellence, including 10 Knights of the Round Table, students who go above and beyond making contributions in their school and the community.
Facilities are good, a new wing was recently added with new classrooms, most rooms have been updated to be high tech with projectors and smart boards.
Fairview always has many parents who are happy to help out the school in every way possible, which makes it possible for the school to be so amazing. However, because it is such a competitive academic environment, there are always several parents who find it their job to argue every B on their student's report card. In that department, parent involvement is FAR too high.
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