[3] Areas of study include Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Office Technology, Radio Electronic Communications, and Heavy Equipment Science/Construction.

Students shadow professionals in each field and have the opportunity to work in an internship position at various facilities throughout the Louisville area.

Fairdale was named a Best High School by U.S. News at the Bronze level in 2013.

Sports offered at Fairdale include football, baseball, basketball, golf, wrestling, tennis, track and field, cross country, swimming, bowling, and most recently, soccer for boys, and volleyball, softball, basketball, golf, tennis, track and field, cross country, bowling, and cheerleading for girls.

Fairdale hosts the King of the Bluegrass Basketball and Wrestling Tournament annually.