18811 Scenic Highway 98
Fairhope, AL 36532

Love this school more than any school I’ve encountered in my 35 years

I’m not sure how FHS ranks as high as it does. The focus is not on academics, and admin spends more time making TikToks and drinking coffee than caring about students’ success. Lawless parking lot with no supervision, safety issues swept under the rug, sports > academics. Positives include a good teaching staff and nice front office. Also one of two IB programs in county (although principal puts little value in it even though it keeps the school afloat).

I am both a teacher and a parent of a student here at Fairhope East (previously known as Fairhope Intermediate). I love our school and love that my child attends FEES! We have both had the best experiences here. I have seen my child grow in so many ways! It is such a blessing to be in a school where you truly feel like you are family.

The principal, Terry Beasley, bullied teachers and families. Classes were stacked, and the administration and certain teachers favored affluent/influential families; it was a popularity contest. There were constant fundraisers. The academics in each class varied significantly, from subject matter to grades to daily activities. No cohesiveness. No consistency managing discipline at all. Some classes were extremely well behaved while others ran competely amuck with no consequences. Props to those teachers leading their classes by modeling respect and self control. Shame on those who look the other way so they don't have to deal with it and who at times participate in the bad behavior themselves.