GUNTERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Guntersville High School is a public high school that is part of the Guntersville City school district, located in Guntersville, AL with about 604 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Guntersville 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.

Guntersville High School, located in Guntersville, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated along the Highway 431 corridor, the school is known for being a central hub for student life in Marshall County. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its academic core, Guntersville High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a competitive athletic program—famously known as the "Wildcats"—and provides students with numerous opportunities to engage in clubs, fine arts, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing both academic rigor and school spirit, the institution aims to cultivate a supportive environment that reflects the values and character of the Guntersville community.

For more information, contact Guntersville High School at (256) 582-2046 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14227 Highway 431 South
Guntersville, AL 35976-2599
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GUNTERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Guntersville, AL with about 604 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Guntersville City
Total Students:
604
Teachers:
35.72
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 604 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GUNTERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.3%
Black or African American
7.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.