Clarkshaw Magnet School

About Clarkshaw Magnet School

Clarkshaw Magnet School is a unique learning environment that offers an innovative approach to education. Located in the heart of downtown Clarkshaw, the school is a K-8 magnet school that focuses on a comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning. The school offers a variety of programs that emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and creative expression. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills through a variety of activities and courses.
Clarkshaw Magnet School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strong focus on character development, and provides a variety of activities and programs that promote leadership, respect, and responsibility. The school also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, giving students the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills.
Clarkshaw Magnet School is dedicated to providing an excellent education for all of its students. The school strives to provide a learning environment that is both stimulating and challenging, and that helps students develop their knowledge and skills. The school also works to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Address:	5960 Arlberg Street Mobile, AL 36608
Phone:	(251) 221-2106
Site:	–
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	761 students

Overview Clarkshaw Magnet School

Clarkshaw Magnet School serves 761 students in grades 5-8.
Clarkshaw Magnet School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Clarkshaw Magnet School

Clarkshaw Magnet School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Clarkshaw Magnet School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.