For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 866 students in 36617, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 36617, AL are Continuous Learning Center and John L Leflore Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 36617 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 36617, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 36617 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John L Leflore Magnet School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36617, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
36617, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
461 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1257
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Mobile Assoc Retarded Citizens (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2424 Gordon Smith Dr
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 479-7409
Gr: K-12
Pointe Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1874 Pleasant Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5373
Gr: 6-12
Pointe Academy Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
461 Donald Street
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
Mobile, AL 36617
(334) 470-1798
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1046
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 36617, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 36617, AL include Continuous Learning Center and John L Leflore Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in 36617?
2 public high schools are located in 36617.
What is the racial composition of students in 36617?
36617 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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