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).
Fairhope High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhope High School is 0.37, 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.
Fairhope High School is a public secondary school located in
Fairhope, Alabama. Fairhope High School is a part of the Baldwin
County Public Schools system.
The 2005 teacher of the year award was given to mathematics teacher
Tim Reddy.
Fairhope High School Football: Each year, the football team
plays Foley High School for the Blue-Gold trophy. Fairhope's
biggest rivals are Foley and the Trojans of Daphne High School. In
2005, the Pirate's record was 5 wins and 5 loses. The final 2004
record was 10 wins and 3 losses. 2005 college recruits were Brock
Johnson (WR,PR) who is going to Samford University and Dewitt Jones
(DE) who is going to The Citadel.
Fairhope High School Soccer: The FHS Junior Varsity Team,
lead by Coach Mark Leavins, has won eight games, and tied one. The
undefeated team consists of Drew Amond, Brock Boone, Bo Brunson,
Alden Harold, Blair Lowell, Justin Polezynski, Noah Rand, Leon
Wynn, Alex Shaw, Lucas Boone, Justin Bunch, Jamason Cherrix, Steve
Dorsey, Shawn Hall, Kevin Hickman, Collin Hunt, Ty Malugani, Matt
McGlouglin, and Eric Wintzell.
Fairhope High School Buccaneer Band: The Buccaneer Band of
FHS is directed by Director Will Duncan, who is assisted by Robert
Allen. The Color Guard is designed by Phillip Davis, who is
assisted by LaVon Adams. The 2006 show concept for is titled The
Encounter and will feature arrangements from 007 and Carmen. This
band is a great band in the Eastern Shore. Everyone is hardworking
and efficient.
School uniform: All Baldwin County Public School students
are required to wear school uniforms.
Tops consist of White or Navy Blue oxford shirts, polo shirts, or
turtlenecks. Bottoms consist of khaki or navy blue trousers,
shorts, skirts, dresses, jumpers, or capris. Shoes must be white,
brown, or black, and the strings must match the color of the shoes.
Only girls may wear dresses, jumpers, or capris.
Opposition: Few people in the area are pleased with the
uniform policy. Some believe it to violate the constitutional
rights of students. However no real recourse is available, and as a
result much of the debate about the policy is moot.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairhope High School?
The graduation rate of Fairhope High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fairhope High School?
1,629 students attend Fairhope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fairhope High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhope High School?
Fairhope High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairhope High School offer ?
Fairhope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairhope High School part of?
Very unpleasant interactions thus far. I wish jurisdiction wasn't a law. Not excited about my kids going here.
- Posted by Parent - Lakai Smith-Petties
510/11/2010
i went to this school and it is really great, all of the people in the front office are polite and efficient, although i must say that some of the teachers at this school are well,Pansies, the overall school is a really great school with a good atmosphere
- Posted by Student/Alumni - septe
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