- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, AL
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield High Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010144000516
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield High Preparatory School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield High Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High Preparatory School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, AL.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010144000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Fairfield High Preparatory School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 010144000516 · Fairfield, AL High · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 20:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: C J Donald Middle School (316 students)
Fairfield High Preparatory School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fairfield High Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield High Preparatory School
519 students
- C J Donald Mid
C J Donald Middle School
316 students
- Glen Oaks Elem
Glen Oaks Elementary School
275 students
- Robinson Prima
Robinson Primary School
238 students
What this shows Fairfield High Preparatory School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield High Preparatory School compares
Fairfield High Preparatory School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,550
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Fairfield High Preparatory School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield City reports $15,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield High Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C J Donald Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield High Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield High Preparatory School
How many students attend Fairfield High Preparatory School?
Fairfield High Preparatory School has 519 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High Preparatory School is 20:1, which is 13% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield High Preparatory School?
77.1% of students at Fairfield High Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield High Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield High Preparatory School is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Fairfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield High Preparatory School?
Fairfield High Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield High Preparatory School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High Preparatory School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Fairfield High Preparatory School, Fairfield City also operates C J Donald Middle School (316 students), Glen Oaks Elementary School (275 students), and Robinson Primary School (238 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.