M L KING ACADEMY

M L KING ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 365 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, M L KING ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

M.L. King Academy, located on Martin Luther King Drive in San Antonio, Texas, is a public school serving the East Side community. As part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), the academy is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive learning environment. The school is named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and its curriculum and programming often emphasize the values of leadership, civic responsibility, and social justice that reflect his legacy.

The school serves a diverse student body and focuses on providing foundational education while addressing the unique needs of its neighborhood. M.L. King Academy is known for its efforts to build strong community partnerships and promote student engagement through extracurricular activities and academic enrichment. By prioritizing inclusive instruction and a culturally responsive approach, the academy strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and as active, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact M L KING ACADEMY at (210) 978-7935 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.