Serving 2,852 students in grades 9-12, Martin Luther King Jr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. High School's student population of 2,852 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. High School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polytechnic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr. High School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr. High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. High School?
2,852 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Martin Luther King Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. High School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
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