- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores High School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Shores High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010020202473
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Shores High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gulf Shores · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Shores High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Shores High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gulf Shores, AL.
School address
District: Gulf Shores City · Alabama
NCES ID 010020202473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Gulf Shores High School grew from 799 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 010020202473 · Gulf Shores, AL High · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 18.5:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulf Shores Elementary School (1,230 students)
Gulf Shores High School grew from 799 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Gulf Shores High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gulf Shores El
Gulf Shores Elementary School
1,230 students
- This school
Gulf Shores High School
927 students
- Gulf Shores Mi
Gulf Shores Middle School
591 students
What this shows Gulf Shores High School reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Shores High School compares
Gulf Shores High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 44% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,300
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Gulf Shores High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulf Shores City reports $13,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Shores High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Shores Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Shores High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Shores High School
How many students attend Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School has 927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gulf Shores, AL. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Shores High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Shores High School?
33.0% of students at Gulf Shores High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Shores High School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Shores High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Gulf Shores, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Shores High School?
Gulf Shores High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulf Shores High School rank among public schools in Gulf Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Shores High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gulf Shores, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gulf Shores City?
Besides Gulf Shores High School, Gulf Shores City also operates Gulf Shores Elementary School (1,230 students) and Gulf Shores Middle School (591 students). See the Gulf Shores City district page for the complete list.