KING MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL

King Martin Luther HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 641 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, King Martin Luther HS 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.

Martin Luther King High School, located on Stenton Avenue in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, is a comprehensive public high school serving the local community within the School District of Philadelphia. The school offers a standard academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, aimed at fostering both educational development and school spirit among its diverse student body.

In recent years, the school has undergone significant shifts in its administrative and academic approach as part of the district's broader efforts to improve student outcomes. It operates with a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a prominent institution in the area, the school remains a focal point for community engagement and ongoing discussions regarding educational equity and resource allocation in Philadelphia public schools.

For more information, contact King Martin Luther HS at (215) 276-5253 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.