School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students (09-10)
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
5%
Black
(09-10)94%
20%
White
(09-10)2%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
85%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mlk Freshman Academy?
254 students attend Mlk Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mlk Freshman Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Mlk Freshman Academy offer ?
Mlk Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Mlk Freshman Academy part of?
Mlk Freshman Academy is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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