Very Good
#441 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 32% in state
Gulf Shores High School
High School · Gulf Shores City · Gulf Shores, AL
A Gulf Shores City high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 3729, Gulf Shores, AL 36547
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gulf Shores High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf Shores High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,079/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gulf Shores), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Beach Middlehigh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 3.7 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| South Baldwin Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gulf Shores City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulf Shores High School is listed in Gulf Shores City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf Shores High School
Gulf Shores High School is a public high school in Gulf Shores, AL, part of Gulf Shores City, serving approximately 882 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf Shores High School
What grades does Gulf Shores High School serve?
Gulf Shores High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf Shores High School rank in AL?
Gulf Shores High School ranks #441 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Gulf Shores High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf Shores High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gulf Shores High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Shores High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Gulf Shores High School a charter school?
No, Gulf Shores High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulf Shores High School a Title I school?
No, Gulf Shores High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf Shores High School?
41.6% of students at Gulf Shores High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Baldwin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (251) 968-4747
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36547)
- 0
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36547; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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