Fairhope High School is a public secondary school located in Fairhope, Alabama. Fairhope High School is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. They service grades 9–12. Fairhope High school offers not only sports, but a band program.
Serving 1,642 students in grades 9-12, Fairhope High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairhope High School's student population of 1,642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Fairhope High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhope High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Fairhope High School is a public secondary school located in Fairhope, Alabama. Fairhope High School is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system.
- The 2005 teacher of the year award was given to mathematics teacher Tim Reddy.
- Fairhope High School Football: Each year, the football team plays Foley High School for the Blue-Gold trophy. Fairhope's biggest rivals are Foley and the Trojans of Daphne High School. In 2005, the Pirate's record was 5 wins and 5 loses. The final 2004 record was 10 wins and 3 losses. 2005 college recruits were Brock Johnson (WR,PR) who is going to Samford University and Dewitt Jones (DE) who is going to The Citadel.
- Fairhope High School Soccer: The FHS Junior Varsity Team, lead by Coach Mark Leavins, has won eight games, and tied one. The undefeated team consists of Drew Amond, Brock Boone, Bo Brunson, Alden Harold, Blair Lowell, Justin Polezynski, Noah Rand, Leon Wynn, Alex Shaw, Lucas Boone, Justin Bunch, Jamason Cherrix, Steve Dorsey, Shawn Hall, Kevin Hickman, Collin Hunt, Ty Malugani, Matt McGlouglin, and Eric Wintzell.
- Fairhope High School Buccaneer Band: The Buccaneer Band of FHS is directed by Director Will Duncan, who is assisted by Robert Allen. The Color Guard is designed by Phillip Davis, who is assisted by LaVon Adams. The 2006 show concept for is titled The Encounter and will feature arrangements from 007 and Carmen. This band is a great band in the Eastern Shore. Everyone is hardworking and efficient.
- School uniform: All Baldwin County Public School students are required to wear school uniforms.
- Tops consist of White or Navy Blue oxford shirts, polo shirts, or turtlenecks. Bottoms consist of khaki or navy blue trousers, shorts, skirts, dresses, jumpers, or capris. Shoes must be white, brown, or black, and the strings must match the color of the shoes. Only girls may wear dresses, jumpers, or capris.
- Opposition: Few people in the area are pleased with the uniform policy. Some believe it to violate the constitutional rights of students. However no real recourse is available, and as a result much of the debate about the policy is moot.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhope High School's ranking?
Fairhope High School is ranked #355 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fairhope High School often compared to?
Fairhope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daphne High School, Spanish Fort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairhope High School?
The graduation rate of Fairhope High School is 87%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fairhope High School?
1,642 students attend Fairhope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fairhope High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhope High School?
Fairhope High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairhope High School offer ?
Fairhope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairhope High School part of?
Fairhope High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
School Reviews
2 5/6/2021
Very unpleasant interactions thus far. I wish jurisdiction wasn't a law. Not excited about my kids going here.
5 10/11/2010
i went to this school and it is really great, all of the people in the front office are polite and efficient, although i must say that some of the teachers at this school are well,Pansies, the overall school is a really great school with a good atmosphere
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