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.
582
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ClarkShaw Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White133
Hispanic32
Black367
Asian27
Two or More21
American Indian2
  • Black
    367 (63.1%)
  • White
    133 (22.9%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    27 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ClarkShaw Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6200
Grade 7164
Grade 8180
Grade 938
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ClarkShaw Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29951.4%
Male28348.6%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)