Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy is the local high school in Fitzgerald, Georgia, United States. A part of the Ben Hill County School District, it serves students in grades 9???2. The principal is Dr. David Sims. Fitzgerald High School is currently involved in the Title I Plan.
Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fitzgerald High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fitzgerald, GA, covering approximately 253.9 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 16.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy's student population of 870 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
870 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Empowering all students for success.
School Rankings
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy's ranking?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is ranked #1518 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy often compared to?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ware County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy?
870 students attend Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy students are Black, 40% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy offer ?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy part of?
Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy is part of Ben Hill County School District.
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