- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260110304703
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #11 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School ranks #11 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110304703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260110304703 · Detroit, MI High · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 25:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- This school 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- Munger Element 954
Munger Elementarymiddle School
954 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School compares
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
72.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 98.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munger Elementarymiddle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar high schools in Detroit
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Standard public school
639 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Ford High School
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
602 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Voyageur College Prep
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School has 976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is 25:1, which is 43% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
70.5% of students at Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is African American at 98.8% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School ranks #11 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.