Serving 510 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield High Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield High Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairfield High Preparatory School's student population of 510 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield High Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield High Preparatory School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1264 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
96%
32%
White
1%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield High Preparatory School's ranking?
Fairfield High Preparatory School is ranked #1264 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fairfield High Preparatory School often compared to?
Fairfield High Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bessemer City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield High Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield High Preparatory School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fairfield High Preparatory School?
510 students attend Fairfield High Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fairfield High Preparatory School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield High Preparatory School?
Fairfield High Preparatory School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield High Preparatory School offer ?
Fairfield High Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairfield High Preparatory School part of?
Fairfield High Preparatory School is part of Fairfield City School District.
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