Fairdale High

1,405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fairdale High School, located in Fairdale, Kentucky, is a prominent member of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often centered around its athletic programs and local pride. The school focuses on preparing students for life after graduation by offering a variety of academic tracks, including vocational and technical training alongside traditional college-preparatory coursework.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Fairdale High is recognized for its commitment to student development through extracurricular involvement and personalized learning initiatives. The school strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, utilizing its facilities to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their specific career interests and academic goals. By emphasizing both character building and scholastic achievement, the school plays a vital role in the social and educational fabric of the Fairdale community.

1,405

Total Students

90.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairdale High
Demographic	Student Count
White	597
Hispanic	501
Black	228
Asian	37
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
597 (42.5%)
Hispanic
501 (35.7%)
Black
228 (16.2%)
Two or More
38 (2.7%)
Asian
37 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8248
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	899
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 380

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 343

Grade 12 286

Ungraded 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairdale High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	380
Grade 10	391
Grade 11	343
Grade 12	286
Ungraded	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairdale High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	632	45%
Male	773	55%

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