BFA HIGH SCHOOL - FAIRFAX
Bellows Free Academy (BFA) – Fairfax is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12, located in the town of Fairfax, Vermont. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum balanced with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. BFA Fairfax is recognized for its commitment to personalized learning, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success by fostering critical thinking, civic responsibility, and academic rigor in a supportive, small-town environment.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, the school is known for its active athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage well-rounded student development. The school’s mission focuses on nurturing a positive school climate where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and faculty to reach their full potential. By leveraging its position within the community, BFA Fairfax strives to maintain strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to navigate their educational journey effectively.
Fairfax, VT 05454-0068
(802) 849-6711
http://www.bfafairfax.com/
BFA HIGH SCHOOL - FAIRFAX is a public Title I school in Fairfax, VT with about 277 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Vermont
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Fairfax School District
- Total Students:
- 277
- Teachers:
- 25.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 277 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BFA HIGH SCHOOL - FAIRFAX is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.