Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

19535 EAST 46TH AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80249

mlk.dpsk12.org

1,027 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College (MLKEC), located in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood of Denver, is a unique secondary institution that serves students from grades 6 through 12. As part of Denver Public Schools, the school is founded on a philosophy of high academic expectations and a commitment to community leadership. By integrating middle school and high school environments, the institution aims to provide a consistent, long-term educational trajectory that prepares students for the rigors of higher education and professional life.

A defining feature of the school is its focus on the "Early College" model, which provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits—and often associate degrees—simultaneously with their high school diplomas. This approach is designed to increase college accessibility and reduce the financial burden of post-secondary education for families. Beyond academics, MLKEC emphasizes character development, social justice, and civic engagement, honoring the legacy of its namesake by fostering a school culture that encourages students to become active, impactful members of their community.

1,027

Total Students

64.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	605
Black	215
Asian	76
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
605 (59.0%)
Black
215 (21.0%)
Asian
76 (7.4%)
White
45 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
43 (4.2%)
Two or More
38 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-0420
Website:	http://mlk.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,027
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	735
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 135

Grade 9 216

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 165