ClarkShaw Magnet School
582 Students
Middle School 6th - 9th
School Overview
ClarkShaw Magnet School, located in the Spring Hill area of Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized public school within the Mobile County Public School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide an enriched educational environment that draws students from across the district, often focusing on academic rigor, high standards, and specialized curriculum offerings that distinguish it from standard neighborhood schools. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering intellectual growth and personal responsibility in a structured, supportive setting.
Beyond its academic focus, ClarkShaw is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are hallmark traits of the Mobile County magnet program. By offering smaller class settings and a concentrated emphasis on core subjects and character development, the school aims to prepare young students for the transition into secondary magnet programs and advanced academic pathways. Its location on Arlberg Street places it in a stable residential district, contributing to its reputation as a focused, high-performing environment for elementary education.
Beyond its academic focus, ClarkShaw is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are hallmark traits of the Mobile County magnet program. By offering smaller class settings and a concentrated emphasis on core subjects and character development, the school aims to prepare young students for the transition into secondary magnet programs and advanced academic pathways. Its location on Arlberg Street places it in a stable residential district, contributing to its reputation as a focused, high-performing environment for elementary education.
582
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 133 |
| Hispanic | 32 |
| Black | 367 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black367 (63.1%)
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White133 (22.9%)
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Hispanic32 (5.5%)
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Asian27 (4.6%)
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Two or More21 (3.6%)
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American Indian2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Mobile County |
| Phone: | (251)221-2106 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 9th |
| Total Students: | 582 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 280 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
200
Grade 7
164
Grade 8
180
Grade 9
38
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 200 |
| Grade 7 | 164 |
| Grade 8 | 180 |
| Grade 9 | 38 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 299 | 51.4% |
| Male | 283 | 48.6% |
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