JOHN L LEFLORE MAGNET SCHOOL

John L Leflore Magnet School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 630 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 44 teachers, John L Leflore Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

John L. LeFlore Magnet High School, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized academic institution within the Mobile County Public School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a focused curriculum that provides students with unique educational pathways, often emphasizing rigorous college preparation and specialized instruction to meet the needs of a diverse student body. The school serves as a hub for academic achievement in the local community, fostering an environment that encourages students to excel in their studies while preparing for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic core, LeFlore Magnet is deeply integrated into the cultural and educational landscape of Mobile. The school aims to equip its students with critical thinking skills, character development, and the technical proficiencies required for a competitive global workforce. By maintaining high expectations and providing targeted support, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of college and future careers.

For more information, contact John L Leflore Magnet School at (251) 221-3125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
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JOHN L LEFLORE MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mobile, AL with about 630 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
630
Teachers:
44
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 630 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN L LEFLORE MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.6%
Two or more races
1.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
White
0.2%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

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.