FAYETTE WARE COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fayette County Public Schools school district, located in Somerville, TN with about 892 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 64 teachers, Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, located in Somerville, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Fayette County. As a "comprehensive" high school, the institution is designed to offer a broad-based curriculum that balances traditional academic coursework with vocational and technical training. This structure is intended to prepare students for a variety of post-graduation pathways, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enlist in the military, or enter the workforce directly.

The school functions as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a standard high school experience that includes extracurricular opportunities such as athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. By providing a diverse range of programs, Fayette Ware aims to support the academic growth and social development of its student body while addressing the specific educational needs of the Somerville area.

For more information, contact Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School at (901) 465-9838 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.