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Murphy High School

100 S Carlen St, Mobile, AL, 36606

About Murphy High School

Murphy High School is a historic public school in Mobile, Alabama, known for its strong academic tradition. It is one of the best schools in the Mobile County Public Schools district, with about 1,570 students in grades 9–12. The school has one teacher for every 18 students and is known for its International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement® programs, with a 23% participation rate in AP®. With 85% of students being minorities and 66% being economically disadvantaged, the campus is a good example of a diverse environment. Standardized tests like the ACT and SAT show that students are 32% proficient in reading and 15% proficient in math. Murphy High School is one of the best schools in the area because it offers a wide range of electives and is located in a neighborhood where the median home price is around $210,000. It is still a cornerstone of excellence, getting a wide range of students ready for success around the world.

Murphy High School Contact Information

Address

100 S Carlen St, Mobile, AL, 36606

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Phone

(251) 221-3184

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 32% in Reading.
76
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1255
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 161 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Murphy High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 15.38%
Asian 1.04%
Hispanic 5.34%
Black 74.5%
Two+ Races 3.59%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
15.38%
Asian
1.04%
Hispanic
5.34%
Black
74.5%
Two+ Races
3.59%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1255
55.38%
695 Female
44.62%
560 Male

Student Population

1255 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

418 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Murphy High School is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Carlen Street campus with a year-long series of events honoring the school's history and its former students. The Panther Battalion JROTC Robotics team has become famous across the country and has officially qualified for the 2026 JROTC Robotics National Championship in Ohio. Also, the school's fine arts and sports programs are still going strong. Student-athletes are getting new sponsorships, and theater students are winning top honors at regional competitions.

FAQ

Q1. Does Murphy High School have the International Baccalaureate (IB) program?

Ans. Yes, students in school can take part in the well-known IB program, which is accepted by colleges all over the world.

Q2. Is it possible for students at school to take the SAT or ACT?

Ans. The school is a central place for standardized testing, making it easy for students to take the ACT and SAT.

Q3. How old is the campus?

Ans. School kids learn in a beautiful, historic place that makes them feel proud and connected to the past.

Q4. What kinds of optional classes are there?

Ans. Students in school can choose from a huge number of electives, from foreign languages to cooking.

Q5. Are there strong networks of alumni?

Ans. A large, active alumni base that often offers mentorship and networking opportunities is good for school students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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