J. U. Blacksher School

J. U. Blacksher School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
15933 Highway 21 S,  Uriah, AL
Monroe County Schools
3.9
2.7
714 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Greg L Shehan
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
27.8%
Science
20.3%
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
410:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
61.9%
Native American
19.3%
Black
10.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 50 Students
Coastal Alabama Community College 50 Students
Troy University 42 Students
Auburn University 39 Students
The University of Alabama 34 Students
University of Mobile 28 Students
Auburn University at Montgomery 26 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 21 Students
Jacksonville State University 16 Students
Huntingdon College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Business 10 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 7 Students
Radiologic Technician 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Physical Therapy Technician 5 Students
Education 4 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 25 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/18/2023
J.U Blacksher is a small school, so it is simple to get one on one time with counselors and teachers; but that also means there are not many sport and club opportunities .
3.0 Senior
1/26/2021
I love how close-knit the community is, everyone knows everyone so it is a comfortable learning environment. I believe the school could better the curriculum and better ready their students for college.
4.0 Senior
11/7/2019
I have went to this school for many years. In my time spent here I have learned many valuable life lessons. Lunch room food is quite lacking, but the facilities are slowly improving. Since my time spent here the school has improved a lot, better guidelines. If I could change one thing I was fire Coach Taylor.
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2.7 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/28/2022
I rated it a four star because its always room for improvement.
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2.0 student
11/24/2019
I would give this school a 3/10
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2.0 parent
10/27/2014
This schools is sorely lacking in technology lessons and the means to teach. These children will not be prepared for college. Where is the debate class/ no school plays/ no youth legislature .... this year the students themselves started a robotics club, and I am so proud of them. Neighboring Baldwi...
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