Gulf Shores High School in Gulf Shores, Alabama on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gulf Shores High School is a rural public school in Gulf Shores, Alabama that is part of Gulf Shores City Schools. It serves 915 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.3:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

915 Students

50 Teachers

600 E 15th Ave

Gulf Shores, AL 36542 View local requests

http://www.gs-hs.com

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Gulf Shores High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Salvant

Mr. Schaff

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Gulf Shores High School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Gulf Shores High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 29, 2026

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