KING HS
4445 S DREXEL Blvd,
Chicago, Illinois, 60653
4, 43, 47
Green,Red
Student Body: 700
About the school
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. College Preparatory High School will develop scholars who demonstrate intellectual and ethical leadership as we prepare them for post-secondary success.
Overview
Student Life
- Dress Code
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,French
- School Hours
- 08:00 AM - 03:16PM
- Bilingal Services
- No
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Refugee Services
- Yes
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Significantly Modified Cirriculum
- Yes
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Campus Accessibility
- First Floor Usable
- Parking Accessibility
- Usable
- Transition Program
- No
- Multisensory Program
- No
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
Demographics
0.4%
Asian
95.3%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
0.9%
White
1.0%
Other
School Stats
13.1%
Diverse Learners
1.4%
Limited English
3.9%
Mobility Rate
39.9%
Chronic Truancy
76.6%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
- CTE (Architectural Drafting)
- CTE (Computer Programming)
- CTE (Digital Media)
- CTE (Pre-Engineering - Project Lead the Way)
Creative
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Painting
- Plays/Acting
- Theater
- Band/Orchestra
- Fundamentals/Theory of Music
- Student Art Club
- Graphic Design
- Percussion
- Student Music Club
- Art Studio
- Musicals
- Photography
- Talent Show
- Web Design
- Choir/Chorus
- Drama
- Improv
Health And Wellness
Life And Leadership
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peer Mentors
Parent And Community
- Field Trip
- Safe Passage
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Nights
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Peace Circles
Scholastic
- Journalism Club
- Math Team
- Advanced Placement
- Science Club
- Yearbook Club
- Debate Team
- Tutoring
- Book/Reading Club
- Poetry Club
Sports And Fitness
School Performance
89.1%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
97.7%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
87.0%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
955
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
80.9%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
GOOD STANDING
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
- Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
KING HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
KING HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: General
- Number of applications: None
- Number of offers: None
KING HS-Selective Enrollment High School
Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Admissions Exam
- Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: / 48
- Priority: General,Tier
- Number of applications: 1791
- Number of offers: 344
