KING HS
4445 S DREXEL Blvd,
Chicago, Illinois, 60653
4, 43, 47
Green
Student Body: 861
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.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish,French
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- 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 - 03:16 PM
Demographics
0.1%
Asian
96.3%
Black
2.6%
Hispanic
0.1%
White
0.9%
Other
School Stats
10.9%
Diverse Learners
1.5%
Limited English
3.5%
Mobility Rate
29.4%
Chronic Truancy
78.4%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career/Job Training
- 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
- Crisis Intervention Services
Life And Leadership
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
Parent And Community
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Nights
- Field Trip
- Financial Literacy Workshops
- Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Peace Circles
- Safe Passage
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Book/Reading Club
- Debate Team
- Journalism Club
- Math Team
- Poetry Club
- Tutoring
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Cross Country
- Boys' Swimming
- Boys' Track
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Football
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Swimming
- Girls' Track
- Girls' Volleyball
- Pom-Pon
School Performance
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
Admissions
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-Pre-Engineering
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KING HS-Digital Media
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KING HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports
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KING HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports
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KING HS-Selective Enrollment High School
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