At a glance
Reported students
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
517
Martin Luther King High: 51 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 49
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King High
Martin Luther King High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Davis. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Davis Joint Unified. NCES reports 51 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.3%). English learners represent 12.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martin Luther King High
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.2%
- Hispanic35.3%
- Black9.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Davis Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
High · Grades 07–12
562 reported students
Davis Senior High
High · Grades 10–12
1,755 reported students
Fairfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
48 reported students
Davis Special Education Pre-School
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Davis School for Independent Study
Other · Grades KG–12
124 reported students
Patwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
379 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High High · Davis Joint Unified | 10–12 | 1,755 | 0.6 mi |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy High · Charter · Davis Joint Unified | 07–12 | 562 | 0.7 mi |
| Pioneer High High · Woodland Joint Unified | 09–12 | 1,582 | 7.7 mi |
| Dan Jacobs High · Yolo County Office of Education | 07–12 | 8 | 7.8 mi |
| Dixon Community Day High · Dixon Unified | 07–12 | 0 | 8 mi |
| Maine Prairie High (Continuation) High · Dixon Unified | 10–12 | — | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King High
What grades does Martin Luther King High serve?
Martin Luther King High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Davis Joint Unified.
How many students attend Martin Luther King High?
Martin Luther King High reported 51 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 49 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King High?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 51 students and 4.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Davis Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Luther King High in?
Martin Luther King High is part of Davis Joint Unified, based in Davis, CA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Davis Senior High (0.6 mi), Da Vinci Charter Academy (0.7 mi), Pioneer High (7.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.