Fruitdale High School

Washington County
13077 County Rd 1
Fruitdale, AL 36539
301 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Fruitdale High School is a public school located in the rural community of Fruitdale, Alabama. It serves students in Washington County and operates under the jurisdiction of the Washington County Board of Education. As a small, community-oriented institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational K-12 education experience, fostering local pride, and supporting the academic and personal growth of its students within the district.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a close-knit learning environment typical of small-town Alabama schools. Through its association with the Washington County School System, Fruitdale High School offers a standard curriculum designed to prepare students for graduation and post-secondary opportunities. For those looking for official updates, academic calendars, or specific faculty information, the school’s resources and administrative policies can be accessed via the Washington County Board of Education website at [wcbek12.org](http://wcbek12.org).
301
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    224 (74.4%)
  • Black
    42 (14.0%)
  • American Indian
    21 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington County
Phone: (251)827-6655
Website: http://wcbek12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
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 17
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio