- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairhope, AL
Fairhope High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairhope High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027000100
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairhope High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fairhope · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairhope High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairhope High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fairhope High School held near 1,642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.9 → 99.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010027000100 · Fairhope, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,536 enr · 15.4:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Fairhope High School held near 1,642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.9 → 99.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fairhope High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- This school
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- Robertsdale El
Robertsdale Elementary School
1,081 students
What this shows Fairhope High School reports 1,536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairhope High School compares
Fairhope High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 53% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,536
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Fairhope High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairhope High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairhope High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairhope High School
How many students attend Fairhope High School?
Fairhope High School has 1,536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairhope, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,629 (2022-23) → 1,642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairhope High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairhope High School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairhope High School?
27.4% of students at Fairhope High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairhope High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairhope High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Fairhope, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairhope High School?
Fairhope High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fairhope High School rank among public schools in Fairhope?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairhope High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairhope on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Fairhope High School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Foley High School (1,520 students), and Robertsdale High School (1,418 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.