Serving 861 students in grades 9-12, Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1659 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
44%
36%
White
37%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy's ranking?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is ranked #1659 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy often compared to?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ware County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy?
861 students attend Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy students are Black, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy offer ?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy part of?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is part of Ben Hill County School District.
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