Enrollment
1,536
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010027000100
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairhope High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairhope High School
Fairhope High School is a large high school in Fairhope, Alabama, enrolling 1,536 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.4% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,536 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Foley High School (1,520 students) alongside Fairhope High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairhope High School compares
Fairhope High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Fairhope High School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairhope High School a good school?
Fairhope High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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