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Official school name:
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr College Prep HS
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Address:
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4445 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, Illinois 60653 Map
Phone: (773) 535-1180
Fax: (773) 535-1658
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Contacts:
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Principal - Ms.Shontae M Higginbottom
Other - Sherry McKinney
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School type
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Zone
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Grades
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Number of students
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Pre
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K
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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Selective enrollment
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West/Central/South
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9-12
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847
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School-wide Programs and Models
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Career & Technical Education Programs, Construction and Architecture, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Information Technology, Pre-Engineering
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Supports and Resources
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King College Prep is one of Chicago’s strong selective enrollment schools. King envisions that all students, through participation in a rigorous academic environment, will develop intellect and citizenship. We will incorporate critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, and research skills in addition to fostering social, emotional, and physical development.
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College and Career:
ACT/SAT Prep Courses, College Tours
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Creative:
Band/Orchestra, Choir/Chorus, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Graphic Design, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Mosaics, Painting, Percussion, Photography, Pottery, Student Music Club, Talent Show, Web Design
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Life and Leadership:
Ethnic Club, Mentoring for Boys/Girls, Mikva Challenge, Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program, Student Ambassadors, Student Council/Government
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Scholastic:
Advanced Placement, Chess Team, Debate Team, Journalism Club, Math Team, Mayor Daley’s Book Club, Science Club, Tutoring, Yearbook Club
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Sports and Fitness:
Boys’ Baseball, Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Bowling, Boys’ Cross Country, Boys’ Soccer, Boys’ Softball, Boys’ Swimming, Boys’ Track, Boys’ Volleyball, Cheerleading, Chess, Football, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Bowling, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ Swimming, Girls’ Track, Girls’ Volleyball, Pom-Pon, Wrestling
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At-a-glance
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King is proud to nurture talented scholar-athletes, scholar-artists, and scholar-leaders and prepare them for success at the college level. King’s campus is host to rigorous curricula and a wealth of athletic, artistic, and academic organizations.
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Statistics
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Demographics
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As of 2012-2013, there were 847 students enrolled at KING HS. 69.8% were low income Students. 8.5% were Special Education Students. 0.7% were Limited English Learners.
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As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at KING HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 92.4% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 4%.
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Enrollment and admissions
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Guidelines
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Accepts Freshman level only. Accepts students citywide, based on 7th-grade test scores, grades and an entrance exam.
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| Kevin Tate | Selective Enrollment/Military Academy Application | Contact school | |
| Entrance examination required |
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Additional information resources
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CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.
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School Progress Report - English
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - English
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2012
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School Progress Report - Spanish
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - Spanish
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2012
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Parent-Guardian Survey
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2012
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Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) Year 1
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2012-2014
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School Space Utilization Report
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2011 - 2012
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Year 2 SIPAAA
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2010 - 2012
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School Segment Report
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2010
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School Segment Report
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2009
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6 month asbestos surveillance
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Fall 2012
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Asbestos Inspection report
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2010
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Asbestos Inspection report
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2007
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School Assessment
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N/A
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Environmental Scorecard
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Current
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Education Facilities Master Plan
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2013
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Student outcomes
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CPS
average
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2010
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2011
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2012
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| Freshman Graduates within Five Years |
61.2% |
81.7% |
75.4% |
85.4% |
| Graduates Enrolled in College |
59.5% |
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81.1% |
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| One Year Dropout Rate |
6.7% |
1.2% |
2.3% |
2% |
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Academic progress
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CPS
average
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2010
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2011
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2012
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| Meet/Exceed PSAE State standards |
31.5% |
52% |
56.9% |
64.6% |
| Students Exceeding PSAE State standards |
3.6% |
0.6% |
3.1% |
1.7% |
| Average ACT score |
17.7 |
19.7 |
20.5 |
20.9 |
| Students scoring 20 or higher on the ACT |
28.5% |
50.5% |
58.5% |
63.7% |
| Students making expected gains on EPAS assessments |
52.4% |
56.9% |
64.5% |
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| Freshman On-Track to Graduate |
74.8% |
85.3% |
91.1% |
87.5% |
| Students enrolled in Advanced Placement or IB Classes |
18.5% |
21.3% |
21.2% |
20.8% |
| Students Scoring 3+ on Advanced Placement Exams or Scoring 4+ on IB Exams |
36.4% |
10.7% |
24.7% |
23.6% |
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Attendance
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CPS
average
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2010
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2011
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2012
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| Average Daily Attendance Rate |
86.1% |
91.9% |
93% |
92.6% |
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Key
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0%
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50%
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100%
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Recently published reports
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School Progress Report - English
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - English
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2012
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School Progress Report - Spanish
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2012
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School Progress Report Letter - Spanish
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2012
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Parent-Guardian Survey
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2012
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Performance Policy Report
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2012
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State School Report Card
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2012
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AYP Report
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2012
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