Martin Luther King Jr. High

2,901 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. High School, located in the Woodcrest area of Riverside, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Riverside Unified School District. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and diverse career fields. The campus is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its ability to foster a supportive learning environment that balances academic achievement with student well-being.

Beyond the classroom, MLK High School is highly distinguished for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its athletic departments and performing arts groups. The school consistently competes at high levels in CIF sports and maintains award-winning music and drama programs. With a strong focus on community spirit and "Wolfpack" pride, the school emphasizes character development and civic engagement, striving to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to make meaningful contributions to their community.

2,901

Total Students

114.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	963
Hispanic	1,278
Black	215
Asian	310
Two or More	116
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,278 (44.1 %)
White
963 (33.2 %)
Asian
310 (10.7 %)
Black
215 (7.4 %)
Two or More
116 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)789-5690
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	349

* 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 9 790

Grade 10 683

Grade 11 728

Grade 12 700