Martin Luther King Jr. School is a top-ranked, academically rigorous magnet school that provides college preparation courses, Advanced Placement and dual enrollment classes for students in seventh through 12th grade.
The core academic subject courses offer students different difficulty levels in English, math, science and social studies. Electives also provide AP classes in computer science, psychology and politics. The school offers five languages students can choose from based on their interests: French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Latin and Spanish. All the languages have numerous extended learning activities ranging from honor societies and clubs to exchange programs, travel and national competitions. MLK also provides visual arts and performing arts classes to expand on the creativity of its student body.
The school partners with the community through Fisk University, Vanderbilt University - Biomedical Informatics and Meharry Medical College, making it easier for students to connect with new opportunities.
MLK places well in district championships in athletics such as baseball, basketball and soccer and offers a variety of other sports and clubs. It does not have its own football team but partners with nearby schools for interested students.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
613 17th Ave N,
Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Schunn Turner
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A
A
A
B+
C
C+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
66.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
86.2%
State Average
56.3%
Math
93%
State Average
32.2%
Science
89.8%
State Average
37%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
255:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
46.1%
Black
33.8%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best Magnet HS in Tennessee
#4
Best College Prep Public HS in Tennessee
#4
Best Public HS in Tennessee
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee
415 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
335 Students
Vanderbilt University
292 Students
Belmont University
284 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
168 Students
University of Memphis
159 Students
Tennessee State University
151 Students
Lipscomb University
151 Students
Tennessee Technological University
125 Students
Austin Peay State University
103 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
164 Students
Psychology
141 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
114 Students
Business
111 Students
Computer Science
90 Students
Nursing
78 Students
Political Science and Government
58 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
43 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
39 Students
Chemistry
38 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/20/2024
I built some of the best relationships here with both teachers and students. I always felt like I belonged.
9/22/2024
The academics are very rigorous - lots of APs and all honors classes. Teachers are very supportive of students' dreams and projects. However, homework can be overemphasized and build up too high.
5/8/2024
I really enjoyed my time at Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School. The classes were challenging and I feel greatly prepared me for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/24/2025
MLK Alum here! I graduated in 2020 (covid year) and have now been through a 4 year college and start my professional career as an educator in August of this year. MLK has everything to do with what I do now. Now, the rigor is challenging and while there were nights I stayed up to make deadlines, and...
9/25/2024
We love MLK. My daughter is challenged by her excellent teachers at MLK. She started in 7th grade and was surprised by the rigor of the academic curriculum. She was able to get on track with the support of the school. In addition to the accelerated academic program, she has played soccer and the tea...
2/24/2024
I'll start with the positives: It's a very diverse school both economically and demographically. My kid has friends from all walks of life, and I'm grateful for the inclusive social atmosphere. There is a *lot* of focus on college preparedness and many out-of-school meetings/announcements/opportunit...
1/8/2023
Martin Luther King Junior Magnet- Pearl High School. This school attracts the smarts and brains around MNPS like a Magnet. Overall, 10/10.
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List Price Range
$208K - $3.3M
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$521,452
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Household Income
$89,642
% of College Grads
49.9%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,501 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
78.7%
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