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KING HS
https://kcp.cps.edu
4445 S DREXEL Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653
4, 43, 47
Green,Red
Student Body: 797
About the school

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. College Preparatory High School will develop scholars who demonstrate intellectual and ethical leadership as we prepare them for post-secondary success.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
No
Classroom Languages
Spanish,French
Refugee Services
Yes
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
First Floor Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Usable
Safety Rating
WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
08:00 AM - 03:16PM

Demographics

0.3%
Asian
95.7%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
0.4%
White
0.7%
Other

School Stats

12.2%
Diverse Learners
1.6%
Limited English
3.5%
Mobility Rate
29.4%
Chronic Truancy
83.4%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE (Architectural Drafting)
  • CTE (Computer Programming)
  • CTE (Digital Media)
  • CTE (Pre-Engineering - Project Lead the Way)

Creative

  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Graphic Design
  • Improv
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Photography
  • Plays/Acting
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

Life And Leadership

  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Peace Circles
  • Safe Passage

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Debate Team
  • Journalism Club
  • Math Team
  • Poetry Club
  • Science Club
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

90.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
100.0%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
91.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
939
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
73.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.

KING HS - Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Manufacturing - Pre-Engineering

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 699
  • Number of offers: 50

King HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Arts, A/V Technology and Communications - Digital Media

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: 763
  • Number of offers: 49

KING HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

KING HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

KING HS-Selective Enrollment High School

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Admissions Exam
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General,Tier
  • Number of applications: 1852
  • Number of offers: 344