J U Blacksher School

Monroe County
15933 Hwy 21 S
Uriah, AL 36480
714 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
714
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    442 (61.9 %)
  • American Indian
    138 (19.3 %)
  • Black
    74 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (5.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Monroe County
Phone: (251)862-2130
Website: http://blacksher.al.mch.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 402
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
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 45
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 80
Grade 9 61
Grade 10 52
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio