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'''Fairfield High Preparatory School''' is the sole high school in the [[Fairfield City Schools]] system. It was founded in [[1928]], four years after [[Fairfield Industrial High School]], to serve white students in the city. The school was integrated in [[1969]]. The current building was constructed in [[1998]]. | '''Fairfield High Preparatory School''' is the sole high school in the [[Fairfield City Schools]] system. It was founded in [[1928]], four years after [[Fairfield Industrial High School]], to serve white students in the city. The school was integrated in [[1969]], and is now primarily African-American. The current building was constructed in [[1998]]. In [[2011]], [[Fairfield City Council]]or [[F. D. Scott]] renewed a longstanding suggestion to relocated the school to the [[Flintridge Building]]. | ||
The current interim principal is [[Timothy Perry]]. | The current interim principal is [[Timothy Perry]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:56, 15 March 2011
| Fairfield High Preparatory School | |
| Established | 1928 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public |
| District | N/A |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Timothy Perry |
| Enrollment | 498 (2010) |
| Colors | purple and gold |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Location | 610 Valley Road Fairfield |
| Website | fairfieldcityschoolsystem.com |
Fairfield High Preparatory School is the sole high school in the Fairfield City Schools system. It was founded in 1928, four years after Fairfield Industrial High School, to serve white students in the city. The school was integrated in 1969, and is now primarily African-American. The current building was constructed in 1998. In 2011, Fairfield City Councilor F. D. Scott renewed a longstanding suggestion to relocated the school to the Flintridge Building.
The current interim principal is Timothy Perry.
The Tigers compete in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 4. The home football stadium is Clements Field.
Notable alumni
- Nolanda Bearden, architect and attorney
- Melford Espey, the original "Big Al"
- Eleanor Harrison, insurance executive
- Joe Shannon, aviator
External links
- Fairfield City Schools website
- Fairfield High Tigers alumni website
- Fairfield Tigers at ahsfhs.org