J. U. Blacksher School

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J. U. Blacksher School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
15933 Highway 21 S,  Uriah, AL
Monroe County Schools
4.0
2.7
747 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Greg L Shehan
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
27.8%
Science
20.3%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
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
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
61.2%
Native American
19.4%
Black
9.5%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic
2.4%
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 53 Students
Coastal Alabama Community College 51 Students
Troy University 46 Students
Auburn University 38 Students
The University of Alabama 34 Students
Auburn University at Montgomery 24 Students
University of Mobile 23 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 19 Students
Jacksonville State University 15 Students
Reid State Technical College 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 16 Students
Business 12 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Radiologic Technician 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Criminology 4 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 25 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/22/2025
Overall I have always felt prepared and ready for every challenge that I have faced because of my high school. My teachers have worked hard and pushed me when I did not want to work hard but I am very happy that they work so hard to make sure every student is ready. The student life is great most every student is involved in some way it can be sports, extracurricular, and clubs. The parent is involvement is also very good parents show up to all sports activities etc. I have never felt better at a school than I have at J. U. Blacksher.
4.0 Senior
4/7/2024
Good overall I've been going there sense I was in first grade and I've seen nothing but progress for as long as I've been there.
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 .
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/28/2022
I rated it a four star because its always room for improvement.
2.0 student
11/24/2019
I would give this school a 3/10
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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J. U. Blacksher School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Uriah, AL and is served by the Monroe County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 747 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. J. U. Blacksher School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 72%, and the average ACT score is 22. Learn more about what Uriah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J. U. Blacksher School.

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