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Alternative School

155 20th Street NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967 · (256) 845-3711 · DeKalb County
GRADES 05–12HIGH32-TOWNALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL
Enrollment
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High
DISTRICT 731 · STATE 682
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 17.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
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About Alternative School

Alternative School, a medium-sized high school in Fort Payne, Alabama, part of DeKalb County, teaches students from the surrounding community, covering grades 5 through 12.

DeKalb County comprises 12 schools with combined enrollment of 8,769 students; Alternative School is among them.

Across the wider county, DeKalb County reports that the typical household earns roughly $51,204 per year, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. Alternative School is one of 20 public schools in DeKalb County (combined enrollment of about 12,277 students).

Nearest neighbor: Williams Avenue Elementary School, around 0.4 miles off. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

DeKalb County at a glance

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Population
72,269
Census ACS
Median income
$51,204
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
12,277 students

Quick facts

School name
Alternative School
District
DeKalb County
Address
155 20th Street NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone
(256) 845-3711
County
DeKalb County
Level
High
Grade range
05–12
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
010114000819
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Alternative School
What age range does Alternative School serve?
Alternative School serves students from grade 05 through grade 12.
Is Alternative School public or private?
Alternative School is a public K-12 school, overseen by DeKalb County.
What city is Alternative School in?
Alternative School is located in Fort Payne, AL.
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