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Martin Luther King Jr. High

Riverside Unified · Riverside County · 9301 Wood Road, Riverside, CA 92508-9459

(951) 789-5690

8/10
#298
Rank 298 out of 1,227
Top 24%
English Language Arts9/10 · #244 · 80th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #333 · 73rd percentile
Science8/10 · #370 · 71st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the sun-baked hills of east Riverside, Martin Luther King Jr. High sits in one of the region's more family-friendly pockets, where newer subdivisions and a quieter pace of life make it a draw for parents who want suburban stability without straying too far from the Inland Empire's urban core. Academically, the school punches solidly above the middle of the pack statewide, with particularly strong English scores that suggest a real emphasis on communication and critical thinking. Families who value a well-rounded public school experience in a community-oriented setting — without the pressure-cooker intensity of some coastal districts — tend to find a good fit here.

Student Demographics

637 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
309 (49%)
White
193 (30%)
Asian
50 (8%)
African American
46 (7%)
Multiple Races
21 (3%)
Filipino
17 (3%)
Other
3 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged322 (51%)
Students with Disabilities69 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,699
Enrollment
113.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
26.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

18
AP Courses
offered
21.1%
AP Participation
of students
612
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Wolves · CIF Southern Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1484 · 33rd percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found