Fairhope High School vs. Spanish Fort High School
Should you attend Fairhope High School or Spanish Fort High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Spanish Fort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,629 students in grades 9-12, Fairhope High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Spanish Fort High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,629 students
1,188 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#483 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
439
293
Grade 10 Students
380
322
Grade 11 Students
400
300
Grade 12 Students
392
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
79%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
