Fort Payne High School

Fort Payne High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 45th St NE,  Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne City Schools
4.2
2.9
1,058 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Brian Jett
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
450
Verbal
490
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
18.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
52%
State Average
27.8%
Science
45.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
398:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
47.7%
Hispanic
44.6%
Black
2.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#18 Best HS For Athletes in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Jacksonville State University 330 Students
Northeast Alabama Community College 267 Students
Auburn University 243 Students
The University of Alabama 222 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 217 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 176 Students
Troy University 104 Students
University of Montevallo 88 Students
University of South Alabama 81 Students
University of North Alabama 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 107 Students
Business 62 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Biology 30 Students
Physical Therapy 28 Students
Education 25 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 111 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/12/2024
I moved to Fort Payne my freshman year and instantly fell in love. The hospitality and friendliness the school provides is comforting. They do a good job of helping you along with pushing you, knowing when to stop. The sports are competitive, the academics and complete, and the clubs are diverse.
5.0 Senior
4/17/2023
Fort Payne has such a diverse student population and staff. I've attended this school my whole life and If I could go back and do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing!
4.0 Senior
12/12/2022
A lot of the people here are very friendly! A majority of them will welcome you with big arms and support you all the way! We got your back! The teachers are sweethearts!
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/26/2018
Seems to be a lot of teacher/coach turnover which is an indication of poor administration. The principals seem like they just don’t want to “be bothered”. That is why they get paid the big bucks!! Put your kids in a private school if one is available!!
2.0 other
4/1/2016
At Fort Payne High School, it all depends on who you are, how much money you have, and who you know. This doesn't quite pertain to the students, but to the staff. Although there are a few teachers that strive to help the kids that are struggling, most of the teachers would focus on a certain group o...
4.0 other
3/16/2015
I have worked in schools all over the south. I have worked in over 800 schools in 5 states. Fort Payne high school is one of my favorite schools to work in. The staff is very professional and friendly. The students are also friendly and for the most part well behaved. I am impressed by the high acad...
1.0 other
4/19/2014
I think that principal should be fired! The mayor should be too along with school superintendent for letting them do or how they treated that Boy from Mexico. I cant believe the Governor didn't get involved.Hes probably the same way.I think I will write him and MSNBC to look into what took place her...

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