Serving 927 students in grades 9-12, Gulf Shores High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gulf Shores High School's student population of 927 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
927 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Gulf Shores High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Shores High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
6%
31%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #400 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 88%.
How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?
927 students attend Gulf Shores High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gulf Shores High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Shores High School offer ?
Gulf Shores High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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