Martin Luther King High School is a neighborhood public high school located in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Haines Street in Philadelphia.
Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, King Martin Luther High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King Martin Luther High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
King Martin Luther High School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Rankings
King Martin Luther High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Martin Luther High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2468 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
91%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Martin Luther High School's ranking?
King Martin Luther High School is ranked #2468 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are King Martin Luther High School often compared to?
King Martin Luther High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like National Constitution Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of King Martin Luther High School?
The graduation rate of King Martin Luther High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend King Martin Luther High School?
527 students attend King Martin Luther High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of King Martin Luther High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Martin Luther High School?
King Martin Luther High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does King Martin Luther High School offer ?
King Martin Luther High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is King Martin Luther High School part of?
King Martin Luther High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is King Martin Luther High School located?
King Martin Luther High School is located in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other public schools located in East Germantown.
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