Martin Luther King High School is a neighborhood public high school located in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Haines Street in Philadelphia.
Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, King Martin Luther High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: King Martin Luther High School serves the northwest part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the school's borders and the furthest edge being 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
King Martin Luther High School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
King Martin Luther High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Martin Luther High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2710 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Martin Luther High School's ranking?
King Martin Luther High School is ranked #2710 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are King Martin Luther High School often compared to?
King Martin Luther High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like National Constitution Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King Martin Luther High School?
The graduation rate of King Martin Luther High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend King Martin Luther High School?
527 students attend King Martin Luther High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of King Martin Luther High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Martin Luther High School?
King Martin Luther High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does King Martin Luther High School offer ?
King Martin Luther High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is King Martin Luther High School part of?
King Martin Luther High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is King Martin Luther High School located?
King Martin Luther High School is located in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other public schools located in East Germantown.
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