Murphy High School

Murphy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 S Carlen St,  Mobile, AL
Midtown Mobile Neighborhood
Mobile County Schools
3.8
3.6
1,300 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr William S Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
36.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
63.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
42.5%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
452:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Black
73%
White
18.1%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Alabama 489 Students
The University of Alabama 373 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 326 Students
Auburn University 265 Students
Alabama A&M University 231 Students
Troy University 226 Students
Alabama State University 220 Students
Tuskegee University 188 Students
Spring Hill College 173 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 148 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 141 Students
Biology 113 Students
Business 92 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 60 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Physical Therapy 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 27 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 353 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/10/2024
My best experience at Murphy High School is on football game day when I cheer for the football players before their big game. My worst experience is when my teacher didn't want to teach because one person wasn't paying attention. I would like to see the facilities for involve with school spirit.
3.0 Senior
3/10/2024
As a senior I don't feel prepared for college and I we haven't had any exclusive opportunities and activities for senior and i just don't feel appreciated at a student there.
3.0 Senior
7/30/2023
I took IB classes here. I liked a few of the teachers and the students that I was around. I would like to see more things to do for or with the school.
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3.6 8 Reviews
3.0 student
5/28/2024
they are being to strict on us for no reason, i thought when i came here it was not gonna be like this i thought it was gonna be like we can where hoodies but no, we still cant or slides like why cant we where sides like i am just so mad at that but i just really hope it changes because when my sist...
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5.0 parent
1/18/2023
Diverse. Excellent teachers. Earn college credits on campus.
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3.0 teacher
3/11/2018
While this school offers some great opportunities such as Early College through the University of Alabama, IB programs, and AP programs it also has a lot of environmental factors to combat. The classes are overcrowded, the students who need special learning modifications aren’t receiving them, and t...
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5.0 parent
6/15/2014
Outstanding! My grandchild just finished his Freshman year!!! The art and theater program are amazing. Musical chorus and band are the highest rated in the state!
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