publichighGrade 9-12

Fort Payne High School

201 45Th St Ne, Fort Payne, AL 35967, United States

+1 (256) 845-0535

http://www.ftpayk12.org

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Fort Payne High School Overview

About This School

Fort Payne High School is a public high in Fort Payne, Alabama, serving 1,106 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 66 teachers with an average salary of $62,197 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Guidance services are provided with a ratio of 442 students per counselor. Students at the school are evenly split between male and female populations. The student body is composed of 47% Hispanic, 45% White, 3% Black, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

1,106

Total Students

Grade 9-12

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

66 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Dekalb County

Students per Counselor

442:1

Fort Payne High School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.6:1

State Avg: 16.8:1

442

Students per Counselor

Fort Payne High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,197

City Avg: $62,197

State Avg: $60,077

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor442:1

Fort Payne High School Student Demographics

Student Body

50%

Male

50%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,106 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White45.48%

Hispanic47.2%

Asian1.08%

Black3.07%

Two or More Races2.17%

Native American0.99%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Payne High School

Q: What is Fort Payne High School?

A: Fort Payne High School is a high public located in Fort Payne.

Q: How many students attend Fort Payne High School?

A: Fort Payne High School has approximately 1,106 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Payne High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Fort Payne High School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Fort Payne High School

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About Fort Payne High School - Fort Payne, AL

Quick Facts about Fort Payne High School
School Name	Fort Payne High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	201 45Th St Ne, Fort Payne, AL 35967, Fort Payne, AL
County	Dekalb County
Phone	+1 (256) 845-0535
Total Students	1,106
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	66
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Payne High School

What is Fort Payne High School?

Fort Payne High School is a high public located in Fort Payne.

How many students attend Fort Payne High School?

Fort Payne High School has approximately 1,106 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Payne High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fort Payne High School is 16:1.

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