J U BLACKSHER SCHOOL
J U Blacksher School is a Title I public school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Uriah, AL with about 716 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 38 teachers, J U Blacksher School 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.
J.U. Blacksher School, located in the rural community of Uriah, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Monroe County School District. As a PK-12 institution, the school provides a continuous academic environment that bridges the gap from early childhood development through high school graduation. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its position as a pillar of the Uriah area to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and local families.
Academically, the school offers a standard K-12 curriculum with a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment or career readiness. Beyond the classroom, J.U. Blacksher is known for its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which serve as a primary source of community pride. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school aims to provide a more personalized learning experience, ensuring that students receive individualized attention throughout their developmental years.
For more information, contact J U Blacksher School at (251) 862-2130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Uriah, AL 36480
(251) 862-2130
J U BLACKSHER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Uriah, AL with about 716 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Monroe County
- Total Students:
- 716
- Teachers:
- 38.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 716 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J U BLACKSHER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.