Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

861 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

861

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	130
Black	378
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Black
378 (43.9 %)
White
319 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
130 (15.1 %)
Two or More
28 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Ben Hill County
Phone:	(229)409-5530
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 251

Grade 10 232

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 170