The FAIR School for Arts
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About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
FAIR produces after school theater productions & FAIR students have the opportunity to play on Camden High School’s athletic teams. The school also has student- & faculty-led clubs & activities based on student interest during the school day Activity Period (twice weekly) & in after school offerings through their “FAIR+” program.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Cultural Extracurriculars, Music, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend The FAIR School for Arts are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
57%
Academic programming
The FAIR School is a comprehensive Minneapolis Public High School with the same graduation requirements & core course offerings as all of the other Minneapolis Public High Schools. In their electives, FAIR primarily focuses on arts offerings, with a full portfolio of coursework in 2-D, 3-D, & Media Arts, vocal & instrumental music, theater arts, & dance. Many of their students attend nearby colleges for PSEO coursework–either part time or full time–in their upperclassmen years.
Academic Programs Offered:
Arts Focused Programming, Career & Technical Education (CTE), College prep, Credit recovery, Multi-Grade Classrooms, Online Learning, PSEO, Personalized Learning, Professional Internships and/or Job Shadowing
Special education programming
FAIR is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of students including students with Individualized Education Plans through a variety of push-in & sheltered special education services managed by skilled Special Education case managers.
English language learner programming
FAIR serves English Language Learner students in a co-teaching model in accordance with guidance from the Minneapolis Public Schools.
College Continuation
Graduation
Average composite ACT score
Climate
55%
School values
Rooted in equity, excellence, & the arts, the FAIR School provides strong programming, relevant instruction, & fosters high achievement, cultural understanding, global citizenship, & a robust network of partnerships that help engage & empower students in personalizing their learning experience. The FAIR School is a comprehensive high school with real-world opportunities to learn in & through a variety of arts including: dance, music, media arts, theater, & visual arts. The school’s immersive & intensive arts-based curriculum prepares students for college, career, & beyond. FAIR values the creative process & supports arts-integrated learning across all content areas.
Discipline Policy
The FAIR School adheres to the district discipline policy, & prioritizes restorative practices.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
57%
Equity vision
Student’s individual interests & talents are nurtured through diverse & culturally sustaining learning experiences both inside the walls of FAIR, & extending to the greater downtown arts campus. Fine arts & core content teachers get to know students as individuals to guide them on a path to success. FAIR wants to help students discover & refine their own artistry by connecting them with resident professional artists & partnerships in the downtown community.
The FAIR School provides a safe, integrated, equitable learning community where rigorous study, combined with real world experiences & opportunities, allows every student to understand who they are. Students get to know their strengths, talents, & passions so they can engage & transform their world.
