How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gulf Shores High School | Orange Beach MiddleHigh School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gulf Shores, AL | Orange Beach, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 927 | 662 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.3% | 17.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gulf Shores High School | Orange Beach MiddleHigh School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,300 | - |
| District | Gulf Shores City District | Orange Beach City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gulf Shores High School | Orange Beach MiddleHigh School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 88.8% |
| African American | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gulf Shores High School | Orange Beach MiddleHigh School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 391:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.3% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 123 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.