DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING CHARTER SCHOOL FOR SCI/TECH

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci/Tech is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Dr Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech school district, located in New Orleans, LA with about 1,016 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 54 teachers, Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci/Tech has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology (MLK) is a public charter school located in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana. Serving students from prekindergarten through grade 12, the school is deeply rooted in the history of its community and operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education. Its curriculum places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), aiming to prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce and higher education through innovative instruction and hands-on learning experiences.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student character development. As a cornerstone of the Lower Ninth Ward’s revitalization, MLK Charter has become a symbol of community resilience and educational advancement. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes holistic development, often integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to foster leadership, creativity, and a strong sense of civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci/Tech at (504) 940-2243 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.