Fairhaven High

12 Huttleston Avenue
Fairhaven, MA 02719

www.fairhavenps.org

633 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fairhaven High School, located at 12 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, is a prominent public secondary institution known for its historic campus and commitment to community education. Often recognized for its stunning, castle-like architecture—which has earned it the nickname "The Castle on the Hill"—the school serves as a central hub for the town's academic life. It provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of traditional college-preparatory courses, vocational opportunities, and diverse extracurricular activities.

As part of the Fairhaven Public Schools district, the institution emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages both academic achievement and character development. The school leverages its rich local history and modern educational resources to foster student engagement, often integrating community involvement into its culture. Whether through athletics, the arts, or academic clubs, Fairhaven High School strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body, maintaining a strong connection to the values and heritage of the Fairhaven community.

633

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairhaven High
Demographic	Student Count
White	536
Hispanic	48
Black	10
Asian	14
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
536 (84.8 %)
Hispanic
48 (7.6 %)
Two or More
22 (3.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.2 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Fairhaven
Phone:	(508)979-4052
Website:	http://www.fairhavenps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 9 160

Grade 10 157

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 168

Ungraded 1