Fort Payne High School serves 1,026 students in grades 9-12.
Fort Payne High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,026 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Payne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fort Payne High School's student population of 1,026 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,026 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Payne High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fort Payne High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
39%
9%
Black
3%
32%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Payne High School's ranking?
Fort Payne High School is ranked #737 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Payne High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Payne High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fort Payne High School?
1,026 students attend Fort Payne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fort Payne High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Payne High School?
Fort Payne High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Payne High School offer ?
Fort Payne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Payne High School part of?
Fort Payne High School is part of Fort Payne City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day for Students
August 07, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day for Students
January 09, 2024 (Tuesday)
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