CLARKSHAW MAGNET SCHOOL

ClarkShaw Magnet School is a public middle school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 825 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, ClarkShaw Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

ClarkShaw Magnet School, located in the Spring Hill area of Mobile, Alabama, is a specialized public school within the Mobile County Public School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide an enriched educational environment that draws students from across the district, often focusing on academic rigor, high standards, and specialized curriculum offerings that distinguish it from standard neighborhood schools. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering intellectual growth and personal responsibility in a structured, supportive setting.

Beyond its academic focus, ClarkShaw is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are hallmark traits of the Mobile County magnet program. By offering smaller class settings and a concentrated emphasis on core subjects and character development, the school aims to prepare young students for the transition into secondary magnet programs and advanced academic pathways. Its location on Arlberg Street places it in a stable residential district, contributing to its reputation as a focused, high-performing environment for elementary education.

For more information, contact ClarkShaw Magnet School at (251) 221-2106 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
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CLARKSHAW MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Mobile, AL with about 825 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
825
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 825 students

White
46.3%
Black or African American
44.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

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.