Fairfield High Preparatory School ranked #1194 in Alabama in 2023, showing minor improvement from #1265 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency stood at 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 17%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 7%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 782 students in 2022 to 510 in 2023, with a stable percentage of students eligible for free lunch at 77%, indicating a predominantly low–income student population.
The school served grades 9–12 with 480 students enrolled in 2023 and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99%, with a majority of Black students at 453 out of 480 total, and the graduation rate ranged between 90–94%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% in recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (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 519 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
The System Where Everyone Matters
School Rankings
Fairfield High Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield High Preparatory School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
94%
31%
White
1%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield High Preparatory School's ranking?
Fairfield High Preparatory School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
519 students attend Fairfield High Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fairfield High Preparatory School students are Black, 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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