Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

1,440 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, located in Lithonia, Georgia, is a public secondary school within the DeKalb County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement, athletic excellence, and character development. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, offering a diverse range of educational programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular clubs designed to prepare students for success in college and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. MLK Jr. High is frequently recognized for its competitive athletics programs and its involvement in community service initiatives that honor the legacy of its namesake. By fostering an environment that encourages leadership and civic responsibility, the school aims to provide its student body with the tools necessary to become active, informed, and productive members of the broader Lithonia community and beyond.

1,440

Total Students

74.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	53
Black	1,340
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	5

Black
1,340 (93.1 %)
Hispanic
53 (3.7 %)
Two or More
29 (2.0 %)
White
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-5402
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,370
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 9 457

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 273