Fair was originally a part of the Pulaski County Special School District.

Fair High School was established in 1981,[citation needed] with construction completed and doors open to students in August 1982.

With construction completed in the spring of 2004, the school now has three new labs for the academy programs, along with two new classrooms, a new band room, and an expanded cafeteria.

Academy-specific courses in technology, environmental studies, and sports medicine will drive the curriculum.

Students will be required to create advanced senior projects designed to reflect high levels of college and career preparedness.

Year-round, regularly scheduled professional development will be provided to all teachers targeting learning goals aligned with technology.

Students will be provided opportunities to gain industry certification and possible college credit.

Fair has also partnered with the Arkansas AIMS to strengthen the teaching of the AP® mathematics, science, and English courses and to build enrollment and increase the number of students taking and earning qualifying scores on AP® exams in these subjects.. A variety of academic programs (which include 15 AP courses and a Community Based Instruction Program for students with moderate to severe disabilities), sports, club, and activity offerings.

Fair War Eagles participated in the 6A Classification within the 7A/6A South Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association.

The War Eagles competes in football, volleyball, cross country (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), swimming (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), soccer (boys only), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).