Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax)

www.bfafairfax.com/

415 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

415

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax)
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	2
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
394 (95.2 %)
Black
9 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax School District
Phone:	(802)849-6711
Website:	http://www.bfafairfax.com/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 7 79

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 62

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 63

Adult Education 1