Fort Payne High School

About Fort Payne High School

Fort Payne High School is a public high school located in Fort Payne, Alabama. It is part of the DeKalb County School System and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long and proud history of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Fort Payne High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of courses in the core academic areas, as well as a variety of electives and Advanced Placement courses. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student government.
The school is home to the Fort Payne Wildcats, who compete in the Class 5A, Region 7 of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The Wildcats have won numerous state championships in various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball.
Fort Payne High School is also known for its commitment to the community. The school hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, such as a Christmas parade, an Easter egg hunt, and a Fourth of July celebration. The school also offers a variety of service-learning opportunities for students, such as tutoring at local elementary schools and volunteering at local nonprofits.
Fort Payne High School is an excellent example of a school that is committed to providing a high-quality education and a positive environment for its students.

Address:	201 45th St Ne Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone:	(256) 845-0535
Site:	www.fpcsk12.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,026 students

Overview Fort Payne High School

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).

Verdict on Fort Payne High School

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.