Gulf Shores High School, a Gulf Shores public high school serving grades 9–12, closed in 2021 with a 2021 enrollment of 874 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school's state ranking fluctuated, improving from #962 in 2017 to #167 in 2019 before the closure; notable declines occurred prior to 2017.
Math proficiency stood at 47% in 2021, higher than the state average of 24%, while reading proficiency was 65%, higher than the state average of 46%.
Science proficiency was 50% in 2021, higher than the state average of 36%.
Enrollment was predominantly white (86%), with minority students comprising about 14%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained steady around 17% in recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)91%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gulf Shores High School?
The graduation rate of Gulf Shores High School is 91%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 91%.
How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?
874 students attend Gulf Shores High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gulf Shores High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is Gulf Shores High School part of?
Gulf Shores High School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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