FAIRFIELD H S

489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fairfield High School, located at 631 Post Oak Road in Fairfield, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Fairfield Independent School District. As a staple of this Freestone County community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its student body. It is known for maintaining a strong sense of community spirit, often centering around local extracurricular activities, athletics, and traditional high school milestones that bring the town together.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fairfield High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded students by providing various programs, including career and technical education (CTE) and competitive athletic opportunities. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural area, striving to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to student growth, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of Fairfield’s youth.

489

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRFIELD H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	127
Black	60
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (55.6 %)
Hispanic
127 (26.0 %)
Black
60 (12.3 %)
Two or More
22 (4.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FAIRFIELD ISD
Phone:	(903)389-4177
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 152

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 96