Fitzgerald High School
School Overview
Fitzgerald High School is a public school located in Fitzgerald, Georgia. It is a school in Ben Hill County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 16% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 7% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 815 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 51 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 815 students are attending Fitzgerald High School. By gender, there are 418 and 397 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Fitzgerald High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 64 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| White | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 64 | 36 | 28 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 51 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Fitzgerald High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 92.2% of teachers are certified. 92.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 51 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 47 | 92.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 7.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.9% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 272 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,443 Households |
| Population | 16,698 |
| Male | 8,139 |
| Female | 8,894 |
| Child Population | 5,291 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,001 Units |
| Average House Value | $83,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $656 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $32,229 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 82.24% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Fitzgerald High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 3 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 196 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Fitzgerald High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 196 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Ben Hill County
In Ben Hill County, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.