King International

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

1,283 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**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.

1,283

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King International
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	211
Black	687
Asian	158
Two or More	54

Black
687 (53.5 %)
Hispanic
211 (16.4 %)
White
173 (13.5 %)
Asian
158 (12.3 %)
Two or More
54 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)267-0700
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	877
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 9 377

Grade 10 306

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 262