Our Approach

The school’s name pays homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as his ideals are used to teach students how to think, make good decisions, serve others, and, as a result, reset the expectations within the community.

Our educational model holds all students and stakeholders accountable and reflects the following:

Rigorous academics and extensive, differentiated support
Academies with unique programming and designated leadership
Extended instructional and professional development time
Disciplined culture of achievement, character, and respect
College and career focus and preparation
Community and service learning
Parent and community partnerships

College and Career Readiness

Ultimately, MLK College Preparatory High School’s vision is to provide a transformative education to the students of Frayser, providing them with the skills and knowledge required to break the cycle of poverty and crime in the community and set them on a path to college. We seek to close the Achievement gap, ensure students reach proficiency, and provide parents with meaningful opportunities to participate in their children’s education.

MLK College Preparatory High School will create a high-achieving, college-focused culture in which students will embrace the idea of higher education, grasp the value of positive community interactions, and internalize the habits of scholarship. Our success will result in a powerful positive impact on the community as our graduates, imbued with a sense of service and possessing strong skills, return to Frayser as doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and non-profit leaders who will continue to invest in the community, its school, and its people.

Results

MLK College Prep’s mentality will be based on the principles of DRIVE: Discipline, Responsibility, Integrity, Vision, and Effort – which will permeate all aspects of the school from academics to extra-curricular activities.

Discipline

Students will adhere to the code of conduct, demonstrate respect, and make good decisions.

Responsibility

Students will commit to excellence and will put forth the highest degree of effort needed to complete tasks and achieve.

Integrity

Students will uphold positive, honest, and professional behavior in all aspects of their school life, including academic performance, interactions with faculty and peers, and during extracurricular activities.

Vision

Students will have a vision for their future-of the possibilities that are available to them as a result of their academic diligence- and will use this vision to guide their choices.

Effort