John S Shaw High School in Mobile, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades 11–12; its enrollment and faculty dropped to zero following closure.
The school was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School in 2015, its final operational year.
Graduation rates fluctuated between 77% and 94% from 2013 to 2023, often below the Alabama state average, which ranged from 81% to 90% during that period.
Math proficiency data showed unrealistically high percentages, suggesting data inaccuracies; however, reading and language arts proficiency dropped sharply after 2013, falling to approximately 30% in recent years, lower than the state average of about 46%.
Science proficiency was around 20–29% in 2021–2022, lower than Alabama's state average near 37%, indicating weaker academic performance prior to closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students (07-08)
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)93%
36%
White
(07-08)7%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John S Shaw High School?
14 students attend John S Shaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John S Shaw High School students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What grades does John S Shaw High School offer ?
John S Shaw High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is John S Shaw High School part of?
John S Shaw High School is part of Mobile County School District.
