Murphy is macfreakin awesome. I recently graduated in the class of 2008. If you go to S.S. Murphy, school spirit is almost guaranteed. I participated in the AP and Gifted programs at Murphy and think that the program is so beneficial to the preparation of college. I was more than enough prepared for
... Read more college. My AP english and economics teachers were part time college professors. I myself made a 29 on my ACT, passed my Government, English, and U.S. History AP exam with 4s. They have a dual enrollment program which allows one to get college credit for high school classes. PLEASE take advantage of this great opportunity because its FREE. Classes that you don't have to pay for in college, credits transfer only and not the actual grade (if they didn't do so well). Extracurricullar activities abound everywhere. I can't go on..but Murphy: 11 out of 10! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/18/09
I attended the International Baccalaureate Program at Murphy and I can say from experience that the education is top quality. As for the non-IB programs, I can only make a statement about them based on the electives I attended, but they're sub-par. Additionally, the facilities are in desperate need
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Posted by a student on 09/10/08
I have two kids at Murphy, both in IB. I agree that IB is an extremely good program. However, I also agree with those who complain that IB students are unnecessarily glorified. (The change in the counselor's attitude once he found out my entering freshman was enrolled in IB was absolutely ludicrous,
... Read more sitcom-worthy.) I don't like to hear my kids talk about the possibility of 'dropping down' to AP or Honors--especially because it's true that IB eliminates the possibility of becoming involved in the many, many electives and other activities Murphy has to offer. There are many examples of high-achieving kids who dropped out of IB before their junior or even senior year because they wanted a more well-rounded experience, and guess what, they made 30+ on the ACT too and got nice scholarships. And yes, the band is wonderful.:) Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
My son has been at Murphy for one year, since moving from a rural Alabama public school. Prior to attending the rural school, he was in a Private Christian school and the Montgomery Public School Academic Magnet program. After being actively involved in Montgomery Magnet and regular programs with my
... Read more three children over the past 20 years, I feel qualified to say that Murphy - even the regular program - is of higher quality. Being involved with your child's education, especially by visiting the school and volunteering as your time permits is the best way to be able to accurately rate a school. Another thing to remember when reviewing any school or reading someone else's review is that your child will get out of any school what he or she puts in. Great leaders & college successes have come from even the most chaotic inner city schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/07
I am a junior in the AP program at Murphy. I feel as though is it very strenuous but is rewarding in the end. The Gifted program prepared me well for AP. The band is also great and gives many opportunities to travel and grow in your music career. Murphy also has a broad range of extracurricular activities,
... Read more which is awesome since Murphy is so diverse itself. One thing about Murphy, though, is that the hardworking AP and honors students fall behind in the shadows of the IB students. If you decide to do AP rather than IB, you will never have a chance to be valedictorian or a top 10 Scholar all because the IB classes are weighed differently. In conclusion, Murphy is a fantastic school and I would recommend it to anyone. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/10/07
I am a freshman at Murphy High School. The students there are very nice and welcome you with opened arms. The sports teams are great and very successful. I would recommend this school to anyone.
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Posted by a student on 12/13/06
The academic climate is indeed excellent at Murphy, especially in the honors, AP, and IB classes. There are, however, excellent teachers at every level. Another great plus at Murphy is the band. Students have a great time while learning musicianship, discipline, respect, and pride. There are fantastic
... Read more trips, often international, every 4 years so that each band student can have that experience, and on the alternate even years there is a great trip to a major domestic band event. The full year is effectively organized to offer a variety of performing opportunities. The band director has a genius for coaching students to achieve their best in music and life. Murphy band alumni have had good success in winning music scholarships, often along with academic and leadership scholarships. The Band Boosters organization allows all parents to help support the band and school, and to share the enthusiasm of trips and half-time shows. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/06
First I would like to say that all this talk about how great Murphy is is just that, I was a student at Murphy and let me be the first to say it is a long way from perfect. I am not sure as to how the IB students are treated but for the rest of us it was less than par. While attending Murphy I saw the
... Read more Mobile County Police on average 3 days out of the week picking up kids for fighting or drug related problems. Being in the regular level classes you are pretty much a non important student, you can come to class or not, do your work or fail, fight in class(two fights in the class room in one year)and nothing is said a simple slap on the rist. I suggest that you have your child shadow a student that already attends Murphy before enrolment Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/27/06
My son graduated from Murphy in May,'05 and will receive his IB Diploma 12/30/05. He was 3rd generation at Murphy H.S., a school of tradition & diversity. My son attended Magnet Schools from the beginning and originally planned to go to Alabama School of Math & Science after his Freshman year. As a
... Read more result, he didn't sign-up for the IB program. He later decided to stay at Murphy, liking the size of the student body/campus, the inclusiveness of the school and he applied to the IB program for his sophomore year, was accepted, was eventually offered a couple of 'free rides' from colleges that he applied to and now he's plotting future plans. He participated in school & church activites and worked a part-time job. As a parent, the school staff was very responsive to me. Your family attitude and your child's quality of work will decide your experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/28/05
I am a parent of a current student at Murphy High School. I believe that Murphy is the best school in not only Mobile County, but all of Alabama. Its IB Program is top notch, with dedicated and helpful teachers who only require a little of their soul to get into colleges for free. Its AP classes are
... Read more also wonderful. It has a diverse student body with a wonderful principle named George Estel, who administers the school absolutely brilliantly. God Bless America. Read less
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Mobile schools — Murphy High School is located at 100 S Carlen St, Mobile AL 36606. 100 S Carlen St is in the Carlen neighborhood and 36606 ZIP code in Mobile, AL The school district for Murphy High School is the Mobile County Public School District. Murphy High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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