School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (06-07)
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Asian
(06-07)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(06-07)1%
7%
Black
(06-07)99%
13%
White
(06-07)n/a
78%
Hawaiian
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
27%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Martin Luther King School Alternative?
140 students attend Martin Luther King School Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Martin Luther King School Alternative students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Martin Luther King School Alternative offer ?
Martin Luther King School Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin Luther King School Alternative part of?
Martin Luther King School Alternative is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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