FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL
Fitzgerald High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ben Hill County school district, located in Fitzgerald, GA with about 829 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Fitzgerald High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fitzgerald High School, located in the heart of Fitzgerald, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ben Hill County School District. As a central pillar of the community, the school is known for its deep-rooted school spirit and strong connection to local traditions. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, balancing academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.
The school is particularly recognized for its competitive athletic programs and robust vocational pathways, which reflect the values and needs of the surrounding rural community. With a focus on student growth and civic engagement, Fitzgerald High School strives to provide a supportive environment where faculty and staff encourage students to excel in their academic pursuits while developing the character necessary to become productive citizens.
For more information, contact Fitzgerald High School at (229) 409-5530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530
FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fitzgerald, GA with about 829 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ben Hill County
- Total Students:
- 829
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 829 students
- White
- 43.5%
- Black or African American
- 41.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.