Dr Martin Luther King Academy

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System

www.mhtigers.org/schools/dr-martin-luther-king-academy/

Charter School 210 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 6th

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Academy, located on East Sherman Boulevard in Muskegon, Michigan, is a dedicated educational institution operating under the Muskegon Public Schools district. The academy is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By fostering a sense of community and pride, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in both their academic journeys and their roles as responsible citizens.

As part of the broader Muskegon "Tigers" community, the academy focuses on inclusive education that honors the legacy of its namesake by promoting equality, leadership, and excellence. The school integrates core curriculum standards with a supportive culture designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through collaboration between staff, families, and the surrounding Muskegon community, Dr. Martin Luther King Academy aims to create a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

210

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Black	199
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
199 (94.8 %)
White
9 (4.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Phone:	(231)830-3601
Website:	http://www.mhtigers.org/schools/dr-martin-luther-king-academy/
Grade Range:	2nd - 6th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 41