KING INTERNATIONAL

King International is a Title I public high school that is part of the Milwaukee School District school district, located in Milwaukee, WI with about 1,520 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 74 teachers, King International has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

**King International** (officially known as Rufus King International High School) is a prestigious magnet school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and is one of the few schools in the region to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The school attracts a diverse student body from across the city, drawn by its reputation for preparing students for elite university programs and its commitment to fostering global citizenship.

Beyond its strong academic focus, King International boasts a vibrant extracurricular scene that includes competitive athletics, performing arts, and a variety of academic clubs and honor societies. The school emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and community service, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state of Wisconsin. By maintaining high standards and a challenging curriculum, the school provides an environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact King International at (414) 267-0700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.