Fairhope High School

www.fairhopehs.com

1,536 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fairhope High School, located in the coastal town of Fairhope, Alabama, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Baldwin County Public School System. Known for its strong commitment to both academic rigor and a vibrant extracurricular culture, the school draws students from the local community and surrounding areas. It is frequently recognized for its competitive athletic programs, robust performing arts department, and various student organizations that foster leadership and school spirit.

Beyond the classroom, Fairhope High is noted for its beautiful campus and its deep integration into the tight-knit Fairhope community. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical programs designed to prepare students for success after graduation. With a focus on high expectations and a supportive environment, the school maintains a reputation for being a cornerstone of the region's educational landscape, balancing tradition with modern instructional approaches.

1,536

Total Students

101.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairhope High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,201
Hispanic	141
Black	89
Asian	16
Two or More	89

White
1,201 (78.2%)
Hispanic
141 (9.2%)
Black
89 (5.8%)
Two or More
89 (5.8%)
Asian
16 (1.0%)

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:	Baldwin County
Phone:	(251)928-8309
Website:	http://www.fairhopehs.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Grade 9 368

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 401

Grade 12 374