Martin Luther King High School serves 281 students in grades 11-12.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
97 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
53%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Martin Luther King High School?
281 students attend Martin Luther King High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Martin Luther King High School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Martin Luther King High School offer ?
Martin Luther King High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Martin Luther King High School part of?
Martin Luther King High School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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