Fairfield High Preparatory School is a

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located in

Fairfield, Alabama Fairfield is a city in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area and is located southeast of Pleasant Grove. The population was 11,117 at the 2010 census. History This city was founded i ...

, United States, a suburb of

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, and serves grades 9–12. It is the only high school in the Fairfield City School System. School colors are purple, gold, maroon, and white. The athletic teams are called the Tigers. Fairfield competes in

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Class 5A athletics. Fairfield High Preparatory School, historically known as Fairfield High School, was established in 1928 to serve white students living in the Fairfield area. A second high school, Fairfield Industrial High School, was established for African-American students. Fairfield High School was integrated in 1969.

Student Profile

Enrollment in grades 9-12 for the 2013-14 school year is 576 students. Approximately 99% of students are African-American and 1% are white. Roughly 82% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch. Fairfield has a graduation rate of 62%. Approximately 67% of its students meet or exceed state proficiency standards in both mathematics and reading. The average ACT score for Fairfield students is 20, and the average

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score is 1550.

Athletics

Fairfield competes in

Class 5A athletics and fields teams in the following sports: * Baseball * Basketball * Cheerleading * Flag Football * Football * Softball * Volleyball * Track * Band Fairfield has won a total of six ASHAA championships in boys basketball (2020), girls basketball (2010), boys' track and field (1956), and wrestling (1967, 1968, 1969). The Fairfield Tigers football team fielded its first squad in 1923. Through the 2019 season they have amassed a won/loss record of 491-431-26 on the gridiron. The Tigers football team have won Region titles in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 2004 and 2005. The team won its most lopsided game in 1926 when they defeated

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by a margin of 72-0. The Tigers have played the

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Yellowjackets 58 times, more than any other opponent. Fairfield leads the series with an overall winning record of 33-24-1.AHSFHS.org

Notable alumni

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for the

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* Daniel J. Reynolds, Circuit Judge-Alabama 10th Judicial Circuit, Bessemer Division *

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References

External links

Fairfield High Preparatory School website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fairfield High Preparatory School (Fairfield, Al) Public high schools in Alabama Schools in Jefferson County, Alabama 1928 establishments in Alabama Educational institutions established in 1928