Orange Beach Middlehigh School serves 643 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Beach Middlehigh School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orange Beach Middlehigh School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orange Beach Middlehigh School?
643 students attend Orange Beach Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Orange Beach Middlehigh School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Beach Middlehigh School?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Beach Middlehigh School offer ?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Orange Beach Middlehigh School part of?
Orange Beach Middlehigh School is part of Orange Beach City School District.
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