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Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders
Whether a student’s interests lie in STEAM, the arts, or somewhere in between, the Gulf Shores City School District offers something for everyone.
Students have the opportunity to explore their passions through advanced courses or engage in unique, project-based learning experiences—
transforming from today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders.
Our Values - We Believe In:
Becoming a Dolphin to MakeWaves at Gulf Shores City Schools!
Promoting rigorous, comprehensive, and relevant curriculum that prepares students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
Developing self-reliance by incorporating the student’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being into the teaching/learning environment.
Fostering inclusive, engaging members of society, and encouraging critical and creative thinking.
Recruiting and emboldening the best and the brightest faculty and staff and rewarding innovation and collaboration.
Instilling a sense of pride in our schools by engaging the Gulf Shores community in the educational experience.
The purpose of Gulf Shores City Schools is to provide engaging learning environments, rigorous academics, and to incorporate the unique resources of our community to empower all students to achieve success.
Admissions
Gulf Shores High School wants you to become a part of our school.
Become A Dolphin
Teaching & Learning
Raising the bar and expecting more is hard work, particularly for students and teachers.
From Instruction to Inspiration
Announcements
Stay informed with key announcements from GSHS.
What's Happening On Campus
School Health
Delivers quality health services and preventive info to students and parents.
Learn The Benefits
Fostering Intellectual Curiosity
School fuels a love of learning and problem-solving..
Discover What You Can Learn
Athletics
Determined to be the best, all sports put forth 100% effort.
Visit The Dolphins
Dolphin TV
Making Waves with every Broadcast!
Stay Connected
Science By The Shore & Outdoor Education
Classrooms without walls.
See How It Works
Arts Education
Improving and encouraging creativity, confidence, and perseverance.
Discover The Programs
MakeWaves
A tour through our school spotlights what we are about!
Take The Tour
Spotlight our High School
How GSHS "MakeWaves" bigger than others.
See Why We're Different
Summer Academic Assignments
Student Handbook
A closer look at what GSHS is all about.
Guide The Way
GSHS Live
Menus
Breakfast and lunch are available daily.
View What's Available
Stay Connected
News & Events
Choose To Be Greater: Become A Dolphin!
Become A Dolphin: Request A School Tour
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450 East 15th Ave. Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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