Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School

Fayette County Public Schools
13520 Hwy 59 West
Somerville, TN 38068
724 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, located in Somerville, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Fayette County. As a "comprehensive" high school, the institution is designed to offer a broad-based curriculum that balances traditional academic coursework with vocational and technical training. This structure is intended to prepare students for a variety of post-graduation pathways, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enlist in the military, or enter the workforce directly.

The school functions as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a standard high school experience that includes extracurricular opportunities such as athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. By providing a diverse range of programs, Fayette Ware aims to support the academic growth and social development of its student body while addressing the specific educational needs of the Somerville area.
724
Total Students
46.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    443 (61.2%)
  • White
    173 (23.9%)
  • Hispanic
    91 (12.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6%)
  • 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 Public Schools
Phone: (901)465-9838
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 9 159
Grade 10 186
Grade 11 183
Grade 12 196
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
Department Of Children's Services Education Division
32 Students
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068 (0.5 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th