How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Irwin County High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fitzgerald, GA | Ocilla, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 870 | 483 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.2% | 67.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Irwin County High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,740 | $14,707 |
| District | Ben Hill County | Irwin County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Irwin County High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.7% | 54.5% |
| African American | 43.1% | 35.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy | Irwin County High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 419:1 | 242:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.4% | 35.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 177 | 59 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.