Fayette County High School

www.fcboe.org/fchs

1,360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fayette County High School, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Fayette County Public School System. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the competitive workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Fayette County High School is defined by its vibrant school spirit and strong tradition of excellence, famously represented by the "Tigers" mascot. The campus provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive GHSA athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that encourages leadership, service, and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to make a positive impact on the world.

1,360

Total Students

93.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fayette County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	235
Black	831
Asian	68
Two or More	89
American Indian	1

Black
831 (61.1%)
Hispanic
235 (17.3%)
White
136 (10.0%)
Two or More
89 (6.5%)
Asian
68 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(770)460-3540
Website:	http://www.fcboe.org/fchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	582
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 365

Grade 10 314

Grade 11 361

Grade 12 320

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fayette County High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	365
Grade 10	314
Grade 11	361
Grade 12	320

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fayette County High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	676	49.7%
Male	684	50.3%

High School 9th - 12th