Gulf Shores High School vs. Fairhope High School
Should I attend Gulf Shores High School or Fairhope High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gulf Shores High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Fairhope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,627 students in grades 9-12, Fairhope High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
744 students
1,627 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#325 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
n/a
Graduation Rate
95%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Grade 9 Students
188
381
Grade 10 Students
180
391
Grade 11 Students
176
408
Grade 12 Students
200
427
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
85%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.27
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
n/a
