Murphy High School

100 South Carlen St, Mobile, AL, 36606-1410
Tel: (251)221-3206
Grades: 9-12 | 2,354 students
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Murphy High School serves 2,354 students in grades 9-12.
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the AL state average of 15:1.
  • The school's 65% graduation rate is lower than the AL state average of 72%.
  • Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body.
  • Murphy High School is one of 18 public high schools within Mobile, and operates within the Mobile County School District.
Source: 2011 NCES data, AL Dept. of Educ.
Murphy High School
Grades Offered Grades 9-12
Total Students 2,354 students
% Male / % Female 45% / 55%
Total Classroom Teachers 145 teachers
Students by Grade
 
 
This School
(AL) School Average
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 15:1
 
This School
(AL) School Average
% American Indian
n/a 1%
% Asian
3% 1%
% Hispanic
1% 4%
% Black
64% 35%
% White
32% 58%
Unknown
n/a 1%
 
 
This School
(AL) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 52% 49%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 4% 6%
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name Mobile County School District

Nearby Schools:

Murphy High School
Grades: 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Murphy High School
Grades: 10-12 | 0 mi. away
Augusta Evans School
Grades: PK-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Leinkauf Elementary School
Grades: KG-5 | 1.1 mi. away
Pointe Academy
Grades: N-N | 1.2 mi. away

View all schools in: Mobile, Mobile County, Zip 36606

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School Reviews:

  • Not Recommended April 10,2012 - We took our son out of our district just to attend the IB program here. It was the worst thing we ever did to him. No need to bore you with details. Let me just summarize by saying this school is not a school but a big juvenile detention center, and the IB program is basically a pathetic attempt at beautification. The administration is so overwhelmed that they cannot be bothered with the needs of students who are NOT getting into trouble. There are a few good teachers, but not enough to make it worthwhile. Don't waste a single day of your child's youth, as we had. Avoid this school at all costs.*-Posted by Parent *

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