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
[edit | edit source]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.[1]
Academics
[edit | edit source]The school offers:
- College preparatory programs
- Career and technical education
- Support services
- Extracurricular activities
Athletics
[edit | edit source]The Cougars compete in:
- Football
- Basketball
- Track and field
- Other sports
Community
[edit | edit source]MLK High serves:
- Germantown
- East Germantown
- Surrounding neighborhoods
See Also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Martin Luther King High School". School District of Philadelphia. Retrieved December 2025