Martin Luther King School Alternative (Closed 2023)

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (06-07)
140 students

Showing 1994–2007. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
5 teachers

Showing 2000–2012. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Hispanic
(06-07)
1%
7%
Black
(06-07)
99%
13%

Showing 1994–2007. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
27%
29%

Showing 1993–2007. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin Luther King School Alternative?
140 students attend Martin Luther King School Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Martin Luther King School Alternative students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Martin Luther King School Alternative offer ?
Martin Luther King School Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin Luther King School Alternative part of?
Martin Luther King School Alternative is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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