Serving 112 students in grades 8-12, Martin Luther King Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr High School's student population of 112 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
38%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr High School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr High School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr High School?
112 students attend Martin Luther King Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Martin Luther King Jr High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr High School?
Martin Luther King Jr High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr High School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr High School is part of Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District.
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