Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36547

Summary:

The 36547 zip code is home to a single standout high school, Gulf Shores High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 799 students. This public high school has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in Alabama, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance is impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in Summative Assessments for 11th-grade students in Mathematics, Science, and English.

Despite being located in a predominantly White zip code, Gulf Shores High School has a diverse student population, with 81.73% White, 4.63% African American, 9.64% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 1.38% Native American, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 1% two or more races. The school's relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 37.42% indicates that it serves a relatively affluent student population, which may provide the school with additional resources and support to further enhance the educational experience and outcomes for its students.

The school's favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 1 is commendable, as it allows for more personalized attention and support for students, which can be a significant factor in fostering academic success and addressing individual student needs. Overall, Gulf Shores City is home to a standout high school that provides a high-quality education to its diverse student population and achieves impressive academic results.

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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 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Total
Gulf Shores High School	Public	9-12	600 East 15th Ave	Gulf Shores	36547	Baldwin County	Gulf Shores City	No	No	No	No	(251) 968-4747	799	51	15.8	37.4%	653 (81.7%)	37 (4.6%)	77 (9.6%)	12 (1.5%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	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

Cities Near Zip Code 36547

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gulf Shores	1.98 mi	3	20^th
Bon Secour	5.14 mi	1	254^th
Orange Beach	5.15 mi	2
Foley	9.4 mi	5	196^th
Elberta	13.42 mi	3	22^nd

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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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