Guntersville High School

14227 Highway 431 South
Guntersville, AL 35976

(256)582-2046

556 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Guntersville High School, located in Guntersville, Alabama, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated along the Highway 431 corridor, the school is known for being a central hub for student life in Marshall County. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its academic core, Guntersville High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a competitive athletic program—famously known as the "Wildcats"—and provides students with numerous opportunities to engage in clubs, fine arts, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing both academic rigor and school spirit, the institution aims to cultivate a supportive environment that reflects the values and character of the Guntersville community.

556

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guntersville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	44
Black	73
Asian	10
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
407 (73.2%)
Black
73 (13.1%)
Hispanic
44 (7.9%)
Two or More
17 (3.1%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guntersville City
Phone:	(256)582-2046
Website:	http://www.guntersville-high.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 157

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 150