Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax)

Fairfax School District
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
393 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bellows Free Academy (BFA) – Fairfax is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12, located in the town of Fairfax, Vermont. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum balanced with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. BFA Fairfax is recognized for its commitment to personalized learning, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success by fostering critical thinking, civic responsibility, and academic rigor in a supportive, small-town environment.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, the school is known for its active athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage well-rounded student development. The school’s mission focuses on nurturing a positive school climate where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty to reach their full potential. By leveraging its position within the community, BFA Fairfax strives to maintain strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to navigate their educational journey effectively.
393
Total Students
40.1
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    379 (96.4%)
  • Black
    6 (1.5%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Fairfax School District
Phone: (802)849-6711
Website: http://www.bfafairfax.com/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 95

* 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 7 84
Grade 8 70
Grade 9 70
Grade 10 58
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Milton Senior High School
Milton School District
Charter School 394 Students
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468 (5.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th