FORT FAIRFIELD MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

Fort Fairfield Middle/High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the RSU 86/MSAD 20 school district, located in Fort Fairfield, ME with about 262 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Fort Fairfield Middle/High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Fort Fairfield Middle/High School, located in the rural community of Fort Fairfield, Maine, serves as a combined educational facility for students in grades 6 through 12. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment that leverages its small size to provide individualized attention, foster strong teacher-student relationships, and maintain a supportive academic atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities intended to cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the town, placing a strong value on extracurricular engagement, including athletics, arts, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, Fort Fairfield Middle/High School aims to equip its students with the skills and civic responsibility necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern world. The school remains committed to maintaining the traditions of the local area while adapting its educational practices to meet the changing needs of its student body in Northern Maine.

For more information, contact Fort Fairfield Middle/High School at (207) 472-3271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.