Fayette County High School

Fayette County
202 Tiger Drive
Fayette, AL 35555
387 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fayette County High School, located at 202 Tiger Drive in Fayette, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating under the Fayette County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and extracurricular involvement for its student body. As a pillar of the Fayette community, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.

The school offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that encourage school spirit and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, Fayette County High School strives to provide its students with the tools necessary to become productive, responsible citizens. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the official school website at http://www.fayette.k12.al.us serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.
387
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    287 (74.2 %)
  • Black
    72 (18.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fayette County
Phone: (205)932-6313
Website: http://www.fayette.k12.al.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 116
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 104
Grade 12 96
Gender Ratio