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#1287 of 1,815 schools in CO
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19535 EAST 46TH AVENUE, Denver, CO 80249
- Math 9% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,457
Median home value
$457,500
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Northeast Denver Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep RiseCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Green Valley Ranch High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #152 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 1,022 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College serve?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College has an enrollment of approximately 1,022 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College rank in CO?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College ranks #1,287 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College a charter school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College a Title I school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
83.0% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.3%
- Phone
- (720) 424-0420
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80249)
- 41,209
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80249; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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