Fairfield High Preparatory School
| Fairfield High Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 610 Valley Road Fairfield, Alabama United States |
|
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Our capabilities are endless |
| Established | 1928 |
| School district | Fairfield City Schools |
| Principal | Michelle Hayes |
| Faculty | 28 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 576 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21:1 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Athletics | AHSAA Class 5A |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Feeder schools | Forest Hills Middle School |
| Website | http://fairfield.cyberschool.com/FHPS/ |
Fairfield High Preparatory School is a four-year public high school in the Birmingham, Alabama community of Fairfield. It is the only high school in the Fairfield City School System. School colors are purple and gold, and the athletic teams are called the Tigers. Fairfield competes in AHSAA Class 5A athletics.[1]
Fairfield High Preparatory School, historically known as Fairfield High School, was established in 1928 to serve white students living in the Fairfield area. A second high school, Fairfield Industrial High School, was established for African-American students. Fairfield High School was integrated in 1969.[2]
Student Profile
Enrollment in grades 9-12 for the 2013-14 school year is 576 students. Approximately 99% of students are African-American and 1% are white. Roughly 82% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch.[3]
Fairfield has a graduation rate of 62%. Approximately 67% of its students meet or exceed state proficiency standards in both mathematics and reading. The average ACT score for Fairfield students is 20, and the average SAT score is 1550.[4]
Athletics
Fairfield competes in AHSAA Class 5A athletics and fields teams in the following sports:[5]
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball
Fairfield has won state championships in girls' basketball (2010), boys' track and field (1956), and wrestling (1967, 1968, 1969).[6]
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