Gulf Shores High School

Summary:

Gulf Shores High School is a public high school serving 799 students in grades 9-12 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, which is part of the highly-ranked Baldwin County school district.

Gulf Shores High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels academically, with 11th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state averages in Mathematics (45.64% proficient vs. 23.12%), Science (46.15% vs. 34.76%), and English Language Arts (42.71% vs. 28.09%). Gulf Shores High School also serves its diverse student population well, ranking highly for Hispanic students (2nd to 41st) and low-income students (5th to 23rd) in the state. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 18.6 over the past three years.

Compared to nearby high schools like Robertsdale High School, Elberta High School, and Foley High School, Gulf Shores High School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings. The nearby Orange Beach MiddleHigh School, which serves grades 7-12, is also a high-performing school, ranking 17th out of 378 Alabama high schools in 2023-2024 and excelling in Mathematics and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 East 15th Ave
       Gulf Shores, AL  36547


(251) 968-4747

District: Gulf Shores City

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 378 Alabama High Schools


Feeder schools for Gulf Shores High School:

Elementary:    Gulf Shores Elementary School
Middle:    Gulf Shores Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  799

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Hispanic:
9.6%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Compare Details Gulf Shores High School ranks better than 92.1% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.79. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gulf Shores High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulf Shores High School 30th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Gulf Shores High School in the ranking list.)

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Gulf Shores City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulf Shores City 17th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gulf Shores High School

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Rank History for all students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.59 14th 371 96.2%
2022 94.71 20th 367 94.6%
2023 91.53 34th 371 90.8%
2024 91.79 30th 378 92.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.91 76th 196 61.2%
2023 73.27 29th 182 84.1%
2024 24.52 164th 198 17.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.15 17th 361 95.3%
2022 99.11 5th 361 98.6%
2023 89.59 23rd 349 93.4%
2024 97.80 7th 375 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.19 17th 359 95.3%
2022 92.78 21st 367 94.3%
2023 90.62 34th 358 90.5%
2024 85.29 43rd 366 88.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.91 17th 366 95.4%
2022 94.26 22nd 366 94.0%
2023 89.07 36th 358 89.9%
2024 94.23 23rd 368 93.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.36 64th 224 71.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.34 2nd 113 98.2%
2023 88.30 13th 122 89.3%
2024 64.96 41st 139 70.5%
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Rank History for White students at Gulf Shores High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.39 25th 319 92.2%
2022 84.07 41st 326 87.4%
2023 83.00 50th 317 84.2%
2024 81.14 46th 325 85.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gulf Shores High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 721 10 14 52 1 0 25 0 823
2021 635 12 12 60 2 0 47 0 768
2022 633 28 16 55 7 3 2 0 744
2023 653 37 12 77 11 1 8 0 799

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gulf Shores High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 823 46.1 17.8 32.7
2021 768 48.1 15.9 28
2022 744 40.0 18.6 9.3
2023 799 50.5 15.8 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gulf Shores High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 823 46.1 17.8 32.7
2021 768 48.1 15.9 28
2022 744 40.0 18.6 9.3
2023 799 50.5 15.8 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Shores High School

Gulf Shores High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gulf Shores Elementary School
Middle : Gulf Shores Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 799 students attended Gulf Shores High School.

Students at Gulf Shores High School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Yes. Gulf Shores High School ranks in the top 7.9% of Alabama high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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