Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School serves 106 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in AK)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School's student population of 106 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
22%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
26%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
106 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 7 other public schools located in U MED District.
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