Guntersville High School | |
Address: | 14227 Hwy 431 |
Zipcode: | 35976 |
Country: | United States |
Schooltype: | Public |
Superintendent: | Jason Barnett |
Us Nces School Id: | 010169000582 |
Principal: | Vohn Enloe |
Grades: | 9-12 |
Ceeb: | 011340 |
Enrollment: | 565 (2022–23)[1] |
Ratio: | 15.63 |
Teaching Staff: | 36.15 (FTE) |
Colors: | Crimson and White |
Mascot: | Wildcat |
Guntersville High School is a public high school in Guntersville, Alabama. There are more than 500 students on roll.
Guntersville High School has existed since the 19th century.[2] Originally, the school was intended to serve only white students. However, the school admitted its first African American student in the 1960s, following the Civil Rights movement.[3]
The current building was constructed in 1971. The board wants to build a new campus, but town residents voted down a tax increase that would have accomplished this in 2021.[4]
The demographic breakdown of the 524 students enrolled for the 2023-2024 year was:[5]
Guntersville High School is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Their mascot is the Wildcat, and they belong to Region 7 of Class 5A.[6] The school has won a variety of state championship titles, including one for football in 2006.[7]