Fruitdale High School, is a small 1A high school in Fruitdale, Alabama. The school teaches grades pre-K-12. The school's colors are purple and white.. The school mascot is the pirate. The school is a part of the public school system in Washington County, Alabama.
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fruitdale High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fruitdale High School's student population of 344 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Fruitdale High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitdale High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
11%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitdale High School's ranking?
Fruitdale High School is ranked #441 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fruitdale High School often compared to?
Fruitdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leroy High School, Mcintosh High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fruitdale High School?
The graduation rate of Fruitdale High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fruitdale High School?
344 students attend Fruitdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fruitdale High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitdale High School?
Fruitdale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruitdale High School offer ?
Fruitdale High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruitdale High School part of?
Fruitdale High School is part of Washington County School District.
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