Martin Luther King High School, also known as King High School, is a 4-year public high school in Riverside, California.
Serving 2,813 students in grades 9-12, Martin Luther King Jr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. High School's student population of 2,813 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Navy Blue, Scarlet, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1584 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. High School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School is ranked #1584 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. High School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polytechnic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA 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 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. High School?
2,813 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Martin Luther King Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. High School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. High School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. High School is located in the Orangecrest neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Orangecrest.
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