Serving 799 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 29%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Gulf Shores High School's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gulf Shores High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Shores High School is 0.32, 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
#373 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 #373 out of 1,285 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 29% 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?
799 students attend Gulf Shores High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gulf Shores High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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
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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