Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School

Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School serves 122 students in grades 10-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AK)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School's student population of 122 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (AK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
4%
22%
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
56%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
18%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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≥95%
77%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
26%
37%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 77%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
122 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in U MED District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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