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 36542

(251) 968-4747

District: Gulf Shores City

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th 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

Number of students: 882

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

10.3%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gulf Shores High School ranks better than 92.1% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gulf Shores High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gulf Shores High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulf Shores High School 30^th 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 17^th 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
2021	96.59	14^th	371	96.2%
2022	94.71	20^th	367	94.6%
2023	91.53	34^th	371	90.8%
2024	91.79	30^th	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
2021	52.91	76^th	196	61.2%
2023	73.27	29^th	182	84.1%
2024	24.52	164^th	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
2021	94.15	17^th	361	95.3%
2022	99.11	5^th	361	98.6%
2023	89.59	23^rd	349	93.4%
2024	97.80	7^th	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
2021	95.19	17^th	359	95.3%
2022	92.78	21^st	367	94.3%
2023	90.62	34^th	358	90.5%
2024	85.29	43^rd	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
2021	95.91	17^th	366	95.4%
2022	94.26	22^nd	366	94.0%
2023	89.07	36^th	358	89.9%
2024	94.23	23^rd	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	64^th	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
2021	99.34	2^nd	113	98.2%
2023	88.30	13^th	122	89.3%
2024	64.96	41^st	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
2021	90.39	25^th	319	92.2%
2022	84.07	41^st	326	87.4%
2023	83.00	50^th	317	84.2%
2024	81.14	46^th	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.

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	Total
2020	721	10	14	52	1	0	25	823
2021	635	12	12	60	2	0	47	768
2022	633	28	16	55	7	3	2	744
2023	653	37	12	77	11	1	8	799
2024	707	45	13	91	13	1	12	882

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
2024	882	55.5	15.8	41.6

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
2024	882	55.5	15.8	41.6

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.

Schools Near Gulf Shores High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gulf Shores High School	Public	9-12	600 East 15th Ave	Gulf Shores	36542	Baldwin County	Gulf Shores City	No	No	No	No	(251) 968-4747	882	56	15.8	41.6%	707 (80.2%)	45 (5.1%)	91 (10.3%)	13 (1.5%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.4%)	91.8	30^th of 378 public high schools	92.1%		91.5	34^th of 371 public high schools	90.8%	4			45.6		46.2			42.7
Orange Beach MiddleHigh School	Public	7-12	23908 Canal Road	Orange Beach	36561	Baldwin County	Orange Beach City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(251) 967-5306	643	42	15.3	22.9%	580 (90.2%)	6 (0.9%)	21 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	96.1	17^th of 378 public high schools	95.5%					(n/a)	68.7	66.7	46.7	84.6	52.3	78.3	73.5	50.0
Foley High School	Public	9-12	1 Pride Pl	Foley	36535	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 943-2221	1,634	90	18.1	75.0%	690 (42.2%)	250 (15.3%)	489 (29.9%)	10 (0.6%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	187 (11.4%)	67.6	91^st of 378 public high schools	75.9%		70.3	91^st of 371 public high schools	75.5%				22.8		36.9			31.0	$9,337	$841	$8,491
Elberta High School	Public	9-12	13355main Street	Elberta	36530	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 986-8127	762	44	17.5	64.8%	541 (71.0%)	21 (2.8%)	121 (15.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (10.0%)	87.4	39^th of 378 public high schools	89.7%		79.2	61^st of 371 public high schools	83.6%	22			35.4		45.0			40.5	$11,501	$1,205	$10,292
Robertsdale High School	Public	9-12	21630 Highway 59 South	Robertsdale	36567	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 947-4154	1,509	88	17.1	65.3%	1,074 (71.2%)	93 (6.2%)	235 (15.6%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (6.6%)	82.6	49^th of 378 public high schools	87.0%		81.7	55^th of 371 public high schools	85.2%	6			30.2		41.5			41.0	$9,855	$863	$8,987
South Baldwin Center For Technology	Public	9-12	19200 Carolina Street	Robertsdale	36567	Baldwin County	Baldwin County	No	No	No	No	(251) 947-5041	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Shores High School

What district is Gulf Shores High School in?

Gulf Shores City

What is the racial makeup of Gulf Shores High School?

Students at Gulf Shores High School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 882 students attended Gulf Shores High School.

Is Gulf Shores High School a good school?

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

What schools feed into Gulf Shores High School?

Gulf Shores High School is fed by the following schools:

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

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