Martin Luther King High School

Martin Luther King High School is a public high school in Germantown, Philadelphia, named after civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The school serves students from Germantown and surrounding neighborhoods.

History

Martin Luther King High School opened in 1972, named to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated in 1968. The school was built to serve the Germantown and East Germantown communities.

Academics

The school offers:

• College preparatory programs
• Career and technical education
• Support services
• Extracurricular activities

Athletics

The Cougars compete in:

• Football
• Basketball
• Track and field
• Other sports

Community

MLK High serves:

• Germantown
• East Germantown
• Surrounding neighborhoods

See Also

• Germantown
• School District of Philadelphia
• Germantown High School