- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fitzgerald, GA
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130036000931
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Fitzgerald · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA.
School address
District: Ben Hill County · Georgia
NCES ID 130036000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130036000931 · Fitzgerald, GA High · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 14:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Hill County Primary School (815 students)
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
870 students
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Primary School
815 students
- Ben Hill Count
Ben Hill County Middle School
594 students
- Ben Hill Eleme
Ben Hill Elementary School
552 students
- Hurricane Tran 49
Hurricane Transition Academy
49 students
What this shows Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy compares
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ben Hill County reports $15,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurricane Transition Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
How many students attend Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has 870 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fitzgerald, GA. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
65.2% of students at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Fitzgerald, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy rank among public schools in Fitzgerald?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fitzgerald on the city page.
What other schools are in Ben Hill County?
Besides Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy, Ben Hill County also operates Ben Hill County Primary School (815 students), Ben Hill County Middle School (594 students), and Ben Hill Elementary School (552 students). See the Ben Hill County district page for the complete list.