Summary:
The Fairfield City school district in Alabama is home to a single high school, Fairfield High Preparatory School, which serves students in grades 9-12. Despite the district's efforts, Fairfield High Preparatory School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Alabama, with only 2.59% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%.
The student population at Fairfield High Preparatory School is predominantly African American (95.88%), with a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (81.76%), indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the students. While the school's per-student spending is slightly above the state average, the low academic performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning and achievement.
The persistent low performance, socioeconomic challenges, and racial disparities observed at Fairfield High Preparatory School highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes. The school's ranking in the bottom 5% of high schools in Alabama over the past three years underscores the urgency for the Fairfield City district and state education authorities to implement comprehensive strategies to ensure that all students in the community have access to a high-quality education.
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