School
Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 7-12
- Nashville, TN
- 418 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA+
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB-
- SportsA-
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
- School District
- Metro Nashville Public Schools
Address
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone
(615) 329-8400
Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School Rankings
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Academics
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- Crime & SafetyC
- DiversityA
- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesB+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$49,891
National
$55,322Median Rent
$902
National
$949Median Home Value
$174,600
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 85%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.47 responses
Poll
- 74%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.47 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,210
Free or Reduced Lunch
33%
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.53 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.53 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.53 responses
Teachers
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.75 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.75 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.75 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,689/ year
National
$12,239- 82%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.74 responses
- 39%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.74 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.74 responses
Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School Reviews
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Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School is a well-rounded academic magnet school. It is one of the top schools in Nashville, Tennessee and has won Blue Ribbon Awards! This school is a family, everyone here is united as one. The dynamics in diversity is unbelievably amazing. The school's teachers are phenomenal with their many degrees and doctorates. Their superb teaching and mentoring has groomed many fine MLK Alumnus. Our school's history is embedded within the fabrics of this country . This school not only has scholarly attainments but also a stunning sports team. Being a royal is everything and more. Being a royal means: Respect , Opportunity, Young Excellence, Authenticity, and Loyalty. I am proud to be a "Loyal Royal".
After four years of extreme procrastination, endless tears, and sleepless nights, I would have never imagined myself saying that I am truly thankful for the high school experience that I received here at Martin Luther King Jr. High school. MLK's astonishing diversity, rigor in academics, and focused environments have allowed for the students to grow into incredibly intelligent and well prepared young adults. Although MLK's academics are exemplary, its student culture and family like connection is what really sets our school apart from others. Bullying has never been an major issue here, and fights are honestly considered one of the 7 wonders. Probably the best part of the student culture here is how we all can come together and put aside our differences in order to represent our school at sporting events. The school spirit at games against rival schools are astounding and shows how much we will represent our school.
My experience at Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School was decent although I still have 1 more year to go before I graduate. I wouldn’t say anything in particular is bad but the academic pressure to achieve great scores and go to a excellent college can be a bit too much at times. It feels like the scores matter more than the academics themselves. Of course, the change in some academics such as math is not the school’s fault but the district, there was a change from the traditional math system to a new system that was designed to help students transition easier from Algebra to Geometry. This itself was somewhat stupid but the school itself is not at fault. Many teachers do care but at times just can’t teach to be honest. During this renovation at MLK, I wish that we would actually get things that we needed rather than things we don’t need such as surround speakers for the auditorium....