DENTON MAGNET SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

Denton Magnet School of Technology is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 355 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Denton Magnet School of Technology 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.

Denton Magnet School of Technology, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized public school that serves students in grades 6–8 with a primary focus on integrating advanced technology into a rigorous academic curriculum. As a magnet school, it attracts students from across the district who are interested in a learning environment that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is known for its high academic standards and its commitment to preparing students for the demands of high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking and technological literacy.

Beyond its focus on core subjects, Denton Magnet offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses designed to enhance the student experience. These often include opportunities in robotics, computer programming, media production, and other tech-centric fields that allow students to apply classroom concepts to real-world challenges. By maintaining a structured, high-achieving atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a community of innovative learners who are well-equipped to excel in an increasingly digital and competitive global landscape.

For more information, contact Denton Magnet School of Technology at (251) 221-2148 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3800 Pleasant Valley
Mobile, AL 36608
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DENTON MAGNET SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY is a public Title I school in Mobile, AL with about 355 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
355
Teachers:
19
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 355 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DENTON MAGNET SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
72.1%
White
19.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.