Serving 744 students in grades 9-12, Gulf Shores High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gulf Shores High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gulf Shores High School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gulf Shores High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Shores High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
4%
32%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gulf Shores High School's ranking?
Gulf Shores High School is ranked #298 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gulf Shores High School often compared to?
Gulf Shores High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhope High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gulf Shores High School?
The graduation rate of Gulf Shores High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?
744 students attend Gulf Shores High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gulf Shores High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Gulf Shores High School offer ?
Gulf Shores High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gulf Shores High School part of?
Gulf Shores High School is part of Gulf Shores City School District.
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