FORT PAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Fort Payne High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fort Payne City school district, located in Fort Payne, AL with about 937 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Fort Payne High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fort Payne High School, located in Fort Payne, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Fort Payne City School District. Situated in the heart of DeKalb County, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence, athletic achievement, and personal development. As a cornerstone of the regional education system, the high school provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the school's "Wildcat" spirit.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Fort Payne High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a variety of sports programs, clubs, and career-technical education opportunities. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on school pride, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources and updates to ensure a collaborative partnership between the faculty, students, and the broader Fort Payne community.
For more information, contact Fort Payne High School at (256) 845-0535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
http://www.ftpayk12.org
FORT PAYNE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Payne, AL with about 937 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fort Payne City
- Total Students:
- 937
- Teachers:
- 52.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 937 students
- White
- 56.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.