Fairfield High Preparatory School

www.fairfieldschoolsystem.com

519 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fairfield High Preparatory School, located at 610 Valley Road in Fairfield, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution for the local Fairfield City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. By focusing on a standard high school curriculum, the institution aims to foster intellectual growth and character development within the Fairfield community.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and athletics. By leveraging digital platforms and community resources, Fairfield High Preparatory School strives to keep families informed and involved in the educational journey. The school serves as a vital anchor for the area, working to equip its student body with the necessary skills and confidence to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

519

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield High Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	26
Black	489
Two or More	1

Black
489 (94.2%)
Hispanic
26 (5.0%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield City
Phone:	(205)785-5176
Website:	http://www.fairfieldschoolsystem.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 121