GULF SHORES HIGH SCHOOL
Gulf Shores High School is a public high school that is part of the Baldwin County school district, located in Gulf Shores, AL with about 854 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Gulf Shores High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gulf Shores High School, located in the coastal city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Gulf Shores City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program, leveraging its unique location to offer specialized curriculum paths. It prides itself on fostering a community-focused environment where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous coursework and a variety of athletic, artistic, and service-oriented programs designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local Gulf Shores community. By emphasizing a blend of traditional education and modern technology, the school provides a comprehensive high school experience that includes diverse athletic teams, career-technical education (CTE) opportunities, and active student organizations. With a focus on personal growth and community involvement, Gulf Shores High School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to both their local area and the broader global society.
For more information, contact Gulf Shores High School at (251) 968-4747 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-4747
http://www.gs-hs.com
GULF SHORES HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gulf Shores, AL with about 854 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baldwin County
- Total Students:
- 854
- Teachers:
- 50.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 854 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GULF SHORES HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.