ClarkShaw Magnet School

598 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
598
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ClarkShaw Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White155
Hispanic31
Black369
Asian20
Two or More23
  • Black
    369 (61.7 %)
  • White
    155 (25.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    20 (3.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mobile County
Phone: (251)221-2106
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 280
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 224
Grade 7 196
Grade 8 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ClarkShaw Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6224
Grade 7196
Grade 8178
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ClarkShaw Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32053.5%
Male27846.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)