MATTIE T BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL

Mattie T Blount High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Eight Mile, AL with about 952 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Mattie T Blount High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mattie T. Blount High School, located in Eight Mile, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Mobile County Public School System. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and community engagement, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is deeply rooted in local traditions and is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular activities, particularly its competitive athletic programs and marching band, which serve as a significant source of pride for the surrounding community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blount High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and civic responsibility. The school leverages its resources to offer various career-technical programs and advanced placement opportunities, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By bridging traditional classroom instruction with practical skill-building, Mattie T. Blount High School strives to empower its graduates to become productive and contributing members of the broader Mobile County area and beyond.

For more information, contact Mattie T Blount High School at (251) 221-3070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5450 Lott Road
Eight Mile, AL 36613-9170
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MATTIE T BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Eight Mile, AL with about 952 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
952
Teachers:
52
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 952 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MATTIE T BLOUNT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.4%
White
0.9%
Two or more races
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.