Murphy High School

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1,254 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Murphy High School, located in the heart of Mobile, Alabama, is one of the oldest and most historic secondary institutions in the state. Established in 1926, the school is well-known for its impressive architectural legacy, featuring a prominent colonial-style campus that serves as a landmark in the Midtown area. As a central fixture of the Mobile County Public School System, Murphy has a long-standing reputation for its commitment to academic excellence and its rich tradition of fostering student growth within a diverse and inclusive community.

Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Murphy High School is celebrated for its robust extracurricular programming and school spirit. Students have access to a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and specialized clubs that cater to various interests and talents. The school maintains a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, consistently striving to uphold its motto of excellence while preparing the next generation of leaders in Mobile.

1,254

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	52
Black	916
Asian	16
Two or More	38
American Indian	5

Black
916 (73.0 %)
White
227 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
52 (4.1 %)
Two or More
38 (3.0 %)
Asian
16 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-3184
Website:	http://murphy.mcs.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 369

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 266