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Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy

Ben Hill County · Ben Hill County · 553 Ocilla Hwy, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.0

(229)409-5530

4/10
#251
Rank 251 out of 384
Top 65%
English Language Arts3/10 · #291 · 26th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #155 · 60th percentile
Science2/10 · #339 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Fitzgerald High School's College and Career Academy sits in the heart of south-central Georgia, where the small-town pace of Fitzgerald comes with a strong sense of community pride and a focus on preparing students for life after graduation. The academy format gives kids a more structured path toward real-world skills, and the math scores show some genuine strength in an area that matters for career readiness. Families drawn to a tight-knit school environment where teachers know students by name — rather than a large, anonymous suburban campus — will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

209 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
99 (47%)
White
70 (33%)
Hispanic
33 (16%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged209 (100%)
Students with Disabilities15 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,719
Enrollment
54.92
Teachers (FTE)
31.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.94
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

90.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

8
AP Courses
offered
4.1%
AP Participation
of students
35
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #347 · 10th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.