Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. College Preparatory High School is a public four-year selective enrollment magnet high school located in the Kenwood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, King College Prep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King College Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
King College Prep High School's student population of 819 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
819 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Motto
Knowledge is Power
School Rankings
King College Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King College Prep High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King College Prep High School's ranking?
King College Prep High School is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are King College Prep High School often compared to?
King College Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of King College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of King College Prep High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend King College Prep High School?
819 students attend King College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of King College Prep High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King College Prep High School?
King College Prep High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does King College Prep High School offer ?
King College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is King College Prep High School part of?
King College Prep High School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is King College Prep High School located?
King College Prep High School is located in the Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other public schools located in Kenwood.
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