Murphy High School

100 South Carlen Street

School District

Mobile County
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on May 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 sisters went here 3 years ago they could and now we cant that is so crazy to me but i have nothing else to say for this school right now until i see some progress in 10th grade.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2023

Diverse. Excellent teachers. Earn college credits on campus.
Submitted by teacher on March 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 the teachers are not sufficiently supported. This year there is a new principal who seems to be more active in implementing consequences for bad behavior. There are fights every week, it is situated in an area where most households are below poverty levels and there isn’t much support at home. The students enrolled in the advanced classes will graduate equipped to face adulthood, those in standard classes will not fail because the county superintendent doesn’t allow failures. Unfortunately this is turning out high school graduates who can’t function well in society.
Submitted by parent on June 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!
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2014

Murphy could be a great school with better leadership. The principal and counselors will not respond to calls or emails from parents. They have several great AP teachers that put alot of time in with their students. Unfortunately, the administration does not support them in disciplining the students and maintaining a good learning environment. There are way too many fights. The diversity of the students is an asset and will help students later in life. Murphy has a beautiful campas dispite the tornado repairs that are taking an extreme amount of time. If you are looking for scholarship money for college, you are on your own. The students get little or no guidance in this area.
Submitted by parent on December 31, 2012

Fantastic School, The panther pride and sense of family among the students and faculty are like no other school experience. My family has been a part of this school since the days of Barton Academy and now I am a teacher with 2 students who attend this school. As a parent, former student and now a teacher, I wouldn't send my children anywhere else!!!! I have been apart of the AP and IB experience, and I can say that the programs truly prepare your child for the real world and the college experience. The diversity of students...Asian, Russian, Indian, White/Black as well as income differences...its a small world with unique experiences which unite and bond everyone together.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2012

We took our son out of our district just to attend the IB program here. It was the worst thing we ever did to him. No need to bore you with details. Let me just summarize by saying this school is not a school but a big juvenile detention center, and the IB program is basically a pathetic attempt at beautification. The administration is so overwhelmed that they cannot be bothered with the needs of students who are NOT getting into trouble. There are a few good teachers, but not enough to make it worthwhile. Don't waste a single day of your child's youth, as we had. Avoid this school at all costs.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2011

I am a parent. My husband and I attended Murphy High School and our four sons have, as well. They were all AP students. We chose not to participate in the IB program because we wanted a better rounded high school experience. The oldest three received scholarships and have completed their college degrees and the third is on a full scholarship (32 on ACT). I must caution incoming students, however, about the lack of concern the counselors and AP teachers have for getting their students the college credits they are promised. Our youngest took English as dual enrollment. When he got to college he was told the school did not enroll him in the first semester of the course. So, the college did not give him credit for that until he was enrolled the second semester. Therefore, he was not given credit for the second semester (ENG 102) and we now have to pay the expense of that course. Instead of taking responsibility for errors, the counselor and teacher have passed the buck back and forth and even went so far as to blame the college where the students were to be enrolled. Disappointing. Now I can't get the teacher, counselor, principal, or board member for the school to respond.