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J B Shelton Academy Inc

1050 Hillcrest Rd Ste B
Mobile, AL 36695

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Tel: (251) 639-1311

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J B Shelton Academy Inc in Mobile, AL serves 22 students in grades 4 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school program.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 2 teachers supporting its enrollment.

The student body includes 4.55% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small school population.

Located in a midsize city community, J B Shelton Academy offers co–educational programming for middle and high school levels.

Families seeking an alternative private school option in Mobile will find J B Shelton Academy serves a small enrollment in upper elementary through secondary grades.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Student Body

Total Students

22 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for J B Shelton Academy Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mobile, AL is $10,133 for elementary schools and $13,327 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mobile, AL is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).