Gulf Shores High School (Closed 2010)

Gulf Shores High School serves 710 students in grades 5-12. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
710 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
27%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gulf Shores High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
70%
13%
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White
3%
25%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gulf Shores High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School District Name
Gulf Shores Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?
710 students attend Gulf Shores High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Gulf Shores High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Gulf Shores High School offer ?
Gulf Shores High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Gulf Shores High School part of?
Gulf Shores High School is part of Gulf Shores Academy School District.

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