Fairhope High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Fairhope High School
Fairhope High School is a public high school located in Fairhope, Alabama. It serves grades nine through twelve and is part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. The school was established in 1910 and has a current enrollment of approximately 1,400 students.
Fairhope High School is known for its strong academic program, offering a variety of Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and organizations. Athletics are a big part of the school’s culture, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf, and track and field.
The school is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all students. The faculty and staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential and prepare them for success in college and beyond. Fairhope High School is a great place to learn, grow, and achieve.
Address:
18800 Greeno Rd
Fairhope, AL 36532Phone:
(251) 928-8309
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
1,417 students
Overview Fairhope High School
Fairhope High School serves 1,417 students in grades 9-12.
Fairhope High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Fairhope High School
Fairhope High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Fairhope High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.