MARTIN LUTHER KING JR SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Jr School is a public high school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 1,226 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 Jr. Academic Magnet High School (MLK) is a prestigious, selective-enrollment institution located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. As part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district, it serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering a rigorous academic environment that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state and the nation. The school is well-regarded for its demanding curriculum, which includes a heavy emphasis on Advanced Placement (AP) courses, fostering a culture of high expectations and scholarly achievement.
Beyond its academic rigor, MLK is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to cultivating well-rounded individuals through a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and honors societies. Because it is a magnet school, admission is competitive, attracting motivated students from across the district who are seeking a challenging college-preparatory experience. The school’s central location and its namesake’s legacy of excellence and community service contribute to its reputation as a premier destination for high-achieving students in the Nashville area.
For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr School at (615) 329-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR SCHOOL is a public school in Nashville, TN with about 1,226 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 1,226
- Teachers:
- 54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,226 students
- Black or African American
- 42.3%
- White
- 39.8%
- Asian
- 10.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.