Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

Public 9-12

 553 Ocilla Hwy
       Fitzgerald, GA  31750


(229) 409-5530

District: Ben Hill County

SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,164 Help


Feeder schools for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy:

Elementary:    Ben Hill County Primary School
    Ben Hill Elementary School
Middle:    Ben Hill County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  861

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.9%
White:
37.0%
Hispanic:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy ranks worse than 57.8% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.21. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.9%), White (37%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy employs 62.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is $10,164.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy 258th of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy in the ranking list.)

Ben Hill County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Hill County 157th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.63 272nd 335 18.8%
2007 33.97 268th 358 25.1%
2008 33.65 283rd 370 23.5%
2009 30.47 299th 372 19.6%
2010 41.35 250th 384 34.9%
2011 59.25 151st 402 62.4%
2012 61.56 135th 396 65.9%
2013 57.83 148th 425 65.2%
2014 40.94 265th 425 37.6%
2015 35.39 259th 435 40.5%
2016 35.38 244th 426 42.7%
2017 29.22 278th 420 33.8%
2018 27.75 301st 428 29.7%
2019 21.39 343rd 438 21.7%
2021 28.75 279th 410 32.0%
2022 27.59 290th 429 32.4%
2023 36.21 256th 442 42.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1280 1280
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 947 947
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 977 977
1994 569 413 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 985
1995 587 422 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1022
1996 587 422 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1022
1997 582 416 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1014
1998 573 422 4 12 5 n/a n/a 0 1016
1999 554 411 3 9 5 n/a n/a 0 982
2000 537 426 2 19 4 n/a n/a 0 988
2001 498 433 4 19 3 n/a n/a 0 957
2002 521 382 5 27 1 n/a n/a 0 936
2003 521 382 5 27 1 n/a n/a 0 936
2004 492 405 6 29 1 n/a n/a 0 933
2005 474 417 7 30 0 n/a n/a 2 930
2006 446 423 2 23 0 n/a n/a 3 897
2007 419 434 7 32 0 n/a n/a 0 892
2008 427 428 7 34 0 n/a n/a 1 897
2009 414 398 5 40 0 n/a n/a 4 861
2010 397 389 4 49 1 0 10 0 850
2011 387 338 2 55 0 0 11 0 793
2012 374 334 3 52 0 0 6 0 769
2013 366 317 5 58 1 0 3 0 750
2014 364 332 4 68 1 0 8 0 777
2015 360 365 5 71 0 0 13 0 814
2016 384 349 6 71 2 0 17 0 829
2017 387 334 6 82 2 0 20 0 831
2018 361 345 7 97 2 0 17 0 829
2019 352 334 7 108 3 0 20 0 824
2020 294 355 6 124 1 1 21 0 802
2021 287 360 4 122 0 0 23 0 796
2022 328 345 5 137 0 0 23 0 838
2023 319 378 5 130 1 0 28 0 861

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1280 70.0 18.2 19.7
1992 947 58.1 16.2 36.6
1993 977 52.0 18.8 40.1
1994 985 59.1 16.7 53.6
1995 1022 67.0 15.3 32.9
1996 1022 67.0 15.3 32.9
1997 1014 65.3 15.5 35.7
1998 1016 62.3 16.3 38.9
1999 982 61.1 16.1 39.5
2000 988 63.3 15.6 40.6
2001 957 71.2 13.4 44.4
2002 936 65.3 14.3 46.7
2003 936 65.3 14.3 46.7
2004 933 61.5 15.2 51
2005 930 60.0 15.5 50.5
2006 897 61.4 14.6 66
2007 892 62.3 14.3 66.1
2008 897 65.1 13.8 66
2009 861 62.3 13.8 72.5
2010 850 55.6 15.2 69.1
2011 793 53.5 14.8 74
2012 769 50.1 15.3 72.6
2013 750 52.6 14.2 78.7
2014 777 51.6 15.0 81.3
2015 814 52.0 15.6 73.8
2016 829 54.0 15.3 98.6
2017 831 54.8 15.1 98.6
2018 829 53.0 15.6 98.6
2019 824 53.2 15.4 91.6
2020 802 55.7 14.3 65.1
2021 796 60.2 13.2 65.1
2022 838 63.9 13.1 n/a
2023 861 62.5 13.7 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1280 70.0 18.2 19.7
1992 947 58.1 16.2 36.6
1993 977 52.0 18.8 40.1
1994 985 59.1 16.7 53.6
1995 1022 67.0 15.3 32.9
1996 1022 67.0 15.3 32.9
1997 1014 65.3 15.5 35.7
1998 1016 62.3 16.3 38.9
1999 982 61.1 16.1 39.5
2000 988 63.3 15.6 40.6
2001 957 71.2 13.4 44.4
2002 936 65.3 14.3 46.7
2003 936 65.3 14.3 46.7
2004 933 61.5 15.2 51
2005 930 60.0 15.5 50.5
2006 897 61.4 14.6 66
2007 892 62.3 14.3 66.1
2008 897 65.1 13.8 66
2009 861 62.3 13.8 72.5
2010 850 55.6 15.2 69.1
2011 793 53.5 14.8 74
2012 769 50.1 15.3 72.6
2013 750 52.6 14.2 78.7
2014 777 51.6 15.0 81.3
2015 814 52.0 15.6 73.8
2016 829 54.0 15.3 98.6
2017 831 54.8 15.1 98.6
2018 829 53.0 15.6 98.6
2019 824 53.2 15.4 91.6
2020 802 55.7 14.3 65.1
2021 796 60.2 13.2 65.1
2022 838 63.9 13.1 n/a
2023 861 62.5 13.7 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $866 (9.6%) $8,200 (90.4%) $9,066
2018 $935 (10.1%) $8,333 (89.9%) $9,267
2019 $1,147 (11.3%) $9,017 (88.7%) $10,164

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 438 High schoolsRanks 256th of 442 High schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy)11.129.8
 18.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Ben Hill County)11.127.6
 16.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy)18.424.2
 5.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ben Hill County)18.423.9
 5.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy)27.629.8
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology (Ben Hill County)27.628.5
 0.9%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy)26.437.4
 11%
   End of Course United States History (Ben Hill County)26.432.1
 5.7%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students824861
 4.5%
African American334378
 13.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic108130
 20.4%
Pacific Islander00
White352319
 9.4%
Two or More Races2028
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.6%65.2%
 26.5%


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Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy ranks 258th of 446 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy are 44% African American, 37% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 861 students attended Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy.

Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ben Hill County Primary School
Elementary : Ben Hill Elementary School
Middle : Ben Hill County Middle School


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