Fort Payne High School

School Overview
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.
1,058
Total Students
62.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Payne High School
Demographic Student Count
White505
Hispanic472
Black28
Asian6
Two or More26
American Indian20
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    505 (47.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    472 (44.6 %)
  • Black
    28 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    20 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fort Payne City
Phone: (256)845-0535
Website: http://www.ftpayk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,058
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 688
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 263
Grade 10 295
Grade 11 273
Grade 12 227

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Payne High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9263
Grade 10295
Grade 11273
Grade 12227
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Payne High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female53950.9%
Male51949.1%