Public Safety Academy

www.fsusd.org

746 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Public Safety Academy (PSA), located in Fairfield, California, is a specialized magnet school within the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. The academy is designed to offer students a rigorous academic experience integrated with a specialized focus on public service and safety professions. Its curriculum is uniquely tailored to introduce students to fields such as law enforcement, fire science, emergency medical services, and criminal justice, providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and hands-on, career-oriented training.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Public Safety Academy emphasizes the development of character, leadership, and community responsibility. By fostering partnerships with local public safety agencies and professionals, the school provides students with mentorship opportunities and a clear understanding of the professional standards required in service-based careers. The academy serves as a unique educational pathway for students who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and are preparing for post-secondary education or direct entry into public safety vocations.

746

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Public Safety Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	316
Black	60
Asian	150
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
316 (42.4 %)
Asian
150 (20.1 %)
White
143 (19.2 %)
Two or More
64 (8.6 %)
Black
60 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fairfield-Suisun Unified
Phone:	(707)421-3933
Website:	http://www.fsusd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 5 101

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 127

Grade 9 101

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 39