Guntersville High School Explained

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.

History

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]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 524 students enrolled for the 2023-2024 year was:[5]

Athletics

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]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guntersville High School. National Center for Education Statistics. August 9, 2024.
  2. News: Guntersville High School . November 6, 2021 . The Guntersville Democrat . September 1, 1882.
  3. News: Athens Signs Negro To Cage Scholarship . November 6, 2021 . The Montgomery Advertiser . Associated Press . March 7, 1969.
  4. Web site: Phillips. Sierra. May 11, 2021. Guntersville residents vote down property tax hike for new high school. November 6, 2021. WAAY News. en.
  5. Web site: School Detail for Guntersville High School. EN.
  6. Web site: Staff REPORTS. October 22, 2021. Guntersville caps perfect Region record in win over West Point. November 6, 2021. sandmountainreporter.com. en.
  7. News: Reeves . Jay . Guntersville Stops Thomasville . November 6, 2021 . The Montgomery Advertiser . Associated Press . December 8, 2006.