King Martin Luther High School

Public 9-12

 6100 Stenton Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19138-1625


(215) 400-3500

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
669th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,995 Help


Feeder schools for King Martin Luther High School:

Elementary:    Day Anna B School
    Ellwood School
    Emlen Eleanor C School
    Franklin S Edmonds School
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Middle:    Wagner Gen Louis Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.0%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details King Martin Luther High School ranks worse than 99.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 53rd among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.95. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of King Martin Luther High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Martin Luther High School is 11.2, which is the 8th best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare King Martin Luther High School employs 44.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Martin Luther High School is $20,995, which is the 13th highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

King Martin Luther High School:

SchoolDigger ranks King Martin Luther High School 669th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See King Martin Luther High School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King Martin Luther High School

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Rank History for all students at King Martin Luther High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.34 557th 583 4.5%
2004 0.79 579th 590 1.9%
2005 0.90 580th 593 2.2%
2006 2.05 585th 604 3.1%
2007 0.87 605th 615 1.6%
2008 1.48 614th 621 1.1%
2009 0.83 627th 632 0.8%
2010 1.18 640th 649 1.4%
2011 4.24 625th 660 5.3%
2012 1.14 651st 664 2.0%
2013 0.69 579th 591 2.0%
2014 0.36 570th 580 1.7%
2015 1.07 665th 680 2.2%
2016 0.82 660th 677 2.5%
2017 0.57 659th 663 0.6%
2018 1.43 650th 673 3.4%
2019 0.78 686th 693 1.0%
2021 0.88 535th 537 0.4%
2022 3.27 616th 634 2.8%
2023 2.95 669th 674 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King Martin Luther High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.70 646th 652 0.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at King Martin Luther High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.75 497th 502 1.0%
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Rank History for African American students at King Martin Luther High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.09 244th 260 6.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for King Martin Luther High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 8 2417 3 13 0 n/a n/a -3 2438
1989 4 2444 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 2465
1990 9 2395 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 2417
1991 12 2540 3 13 2 n/a n/a 0 2570
1992 8 2729 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 2754
1993 13 2752 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 2779
1994 16 2605 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 2637
1995 12 2395 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 2425
1996 12 2395 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 2425
1997 9 2360 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 2385
1998 14 2427 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 2457
1999 10 1955 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1984
2000 9 1783 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1807
2001 16 1711 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1744
2002 20 1869 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1914
2003 20 1869 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1914
2004 9 1915 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1947
2005 11 1693 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1720
2006 14 1622 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1652
2007 11 1623 2 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1659
2008 13 1773 3 21 7 n/a n/a 4 1821
2009 7 1163 2 12 2 n/a n/a 4 1190
2010 3 1139 2 11 1 n/a n/a 8 1164
2011 4 1055 4 12 2 0 10 0 1087
2012 8 816 1 11 1 0 4 0 841
2013 5 732 2 16 1 0 4 0 760
2014 5 1036 1 19 0 0 5 0 1066
2015 6 1018 1 12 0 0 5 0 1042
2016 3 875 0 13 0 0 10 0 901
2017 5 824 2 16 0 1 15 0 863
2018 11 605 3 12 0 0 10 0 641
2019 4 504 1 13 0 0 18 0 540
2020 4 498 2 6 0 1 21 0 532
2021 4 492 0 19 0 0 6 0 521
2022 4 487 3 24 1 0 6 0 525
2023 3 468 4 19 0 0 4 0 498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King Martin Luther High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2438 120.0 20.3 n/a
1989 2465 125.0 19.7 n/a
1990 2417 131.0 18.4 0
1991 2570 125.0 20.5 n/a
1992 2754 135.0 20.4 n/a
1993 2779 124.0 22.4 n/a
1994 2637 121.0 21.8 n/a
1995 2425 107.0 22.7 n/a
1996 2425 107.0 22.7 n/a
1997 2385 111.0 21.5 n/a
1998 2457 103.0 23.9 n/a
1999 1984 93.0 21.3 n/a
2000 1807 106.5 17.0 69.7
2001 1744 92.5 18.9 69.8
2002 1914 86.0 22.3 70
2003 1914 86.0 22.3 70
2004 1947 88.2 22.1 65.7
2005 1720 75.2 22.9 77.8
2006 1652 84.2 19.6 69.9
2007 1659 85.2 19.5 71.7
2008 1821 79.2 23.0 73.4
2009 1190 78.7 15.1 79.3
2010 1164 82.3 14.1 100.4
2011 1087 82.9 13.1 99.7
2012 841 57.6 14.5 99.6
2013 760 47.4 16.0 99.6
2014 1066 64.1 16.6 99.7
2015 1042 66.0 15.7 99.7
2016 901 59.0 15.2 100
2017 863 53.2 16.2 97.3
2018 641 47.8 13.3 99.2
2019 540 44.8 12.0 100
2020 532 41.4 12.8 99.8
2021 521 43.9 11.8 99.4
2022 525 43.6 12.0 99.4
2023 498 44.3 11.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King Martin Luther High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2438 120.0 20.3 n/a
1989 2465 125.0 19.7 n/a
1990 2417 131.0 18.4 0
1991 2570 125.0 20.5 n/a
1992 2754 135.0 20.4 n/a
1993 2779 124.0 22.4 n/a
1994 2637 121.0 21.8 n/a
1995 2425 107.0 22.7 n/a
1996 2425 107.0 22.7 n/a
1997 2385 111.0 21.5 n/a
1998 2457 103.0 23.9 n/a
1999 1984 93.0 21.3 n/a
2000 1807 106.5 17.0 69.7
2001 1744 92.5 18.9 69.8
2002 1914 86.0 22.3 70
2003 1914 86.0 22.3 70
2004 1947 88.2 22.1 65.7
2005 1720 75.2 22.9 77.8
2006 1652 84.2 19.6 69.9
2007 1659 85.2 19.5 71.7
2008 1821 79.2 23.0 73.4
2009 1190 78.7 15.1 79.3
2010 1164 82.3 14.1 100.4
2011 1087 82.9 13.1 99.7
2012 841 57.6 14.5 99.6
2013 760 47.4 16.0 99.6
2014 1066 64.1 16.6 99.7
2015 1042 66.0 15.7 99.7
2016 901 59.0 15.2 100
2017 863 53.2 16.2 97.3
2018 641 47.8 13.3 99.2
2019 540 44.8 12.0 100
2020 532 41.4 12.8 99.8
2021 521 43.9 11.8 99.4
2022 525 43.6 12.0 99.4
2023 498 44.3 11.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King Martin Luther High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,479 (16.3%) $12,725 (83.7%) $15,204
2020 $3,586 (20.0%) $14,350 (80.0%) $17,935
2021 $3,939 (21.9%) $14,073 (78.1%) $18,012
2022 $10,700 (51.0%) $10,295 (49.0%) $20,995

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Martin Luther High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 686th of 693 High schoolsRanks 669th of 674 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (King Martin Luther High School)2.20
 2.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (King Martin Luther High School)3.46.1
 2.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (King Martin Luther High School)1414.3
 0.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students540498
 7.8%
African American504468
 7.1%
American Indian00
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1319
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White43
 25%
Two or More Races184
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King Martin Luther High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended King Martin Luther High School.

King Martin Luther High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Day Anna B School
Elementary : Ellwood School
Elementary : Emlen Eleanor C School
Elementary : Franklin S Edmonds School
Elementary : Howe Julia Ward School
Elementary : Kelly John B School
Elementary : Logan James School
Elementary : McCloskey John F School
Elementary : Pennell Joseph School
Elementary : Prince Hall
Elementary : Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
Elementary : Rowen William School
Elementary : Samuel Pennypacker School
Middle : Wagner Gen Louis Middle School

King Martin Luther High School ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at King Martin Luther High School are 94% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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