Is 101.5 concidered a fever for an 11 year old?

A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. The average normal body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). A fever is usually considered to be present when the body temperature is 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher. Therefore, 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit would be considered a fever for an 11-year-old.