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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College
Basic Information
Address: 19535 E. 46th Ave.
District: Denver Public Schools
College Partner: Community College of Aurora, Western State Colorado University, University of Colorado at Denver
County: Denver
Phone Number: 720.424.0420
Fax Number: 720.424.0557
Head of School: Kimberly Grayson, Principal
School Type: Early College, Pathways, College Preparatory
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Additional Information
Ages: 12-18
State District ID: Co
State School ID: 060-484
Founded: 1986
Registration Deadlines: Enrollment takes place through SchoolChoice located in the Choice and Enrollment Office. http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/ First round applications are due January 31st. Second round application window is from March 20, 2017-August 31, 2017.
School Hours: 7:30AM-4:00PM
School Setting:
Located in far northeast Denver, the nationally-acclaimed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College serves college-bound students in grades six through twelve. Benefitting from a rigorous, college prep curriculum, a strong school culture, zealous support from staff, and a variety of learning opportunities, including Project-Based Learning, student portfolios, and internships, DMLK students are well-prepared for their post-secondary plans and beyond.
Our school is proud to offer students the opportunity to graduate high school with an Associate's Degree or certification,TUITION FREE, while earning their high school diploma through concurrent enrollment.* DMLK also offers the "CareerConnect" program which accelerates students toward creating early career experience through community connections. It introduces students to career specific opportunities through field trips, mentor programs, internships, career training classes and even job placements.
*Credit received based on grade earned for the class
Community:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College is located in Green Valley Ranch in far northeast Denver, which is also minutes from Denver International Airport and neighbors the Montbello community. Far northeast Denver continues to grow with new housing developments, businesses and schools popping up throughout the community.
School Size: 1,100
Classroom Size: Average class size is 25
Graduation Rate: 92.4%
Admission Requirements:
Enrollment takes place through SchoolChoice located in the Choice and Enrollment Office http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/.
Admissions Deadline: First round applications are due January 31st. The second round application window is from March 20, 2017-August 31, 2017.
Parking Space/Availability:
The main entrance to the school is on the south side where visitor and parent parking is located. Staff and students park on the north end of the building. Parking is limited. Additional parking can be found along Flanders as well as E. 49th Ave.
Mission Statement:
In the spirit and wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Our mission is to graduate students who are great leaders, great thinkers, and great communicators. The Early College model is a partnership of students, staff, parents, and community and its pre-collegiate mission includes;
- Providing a rigorous, pre-collegiate, technology-based curriculum;
- Focusing on student empowerment,
- Respecting cultural diversity in a safe, productive environment.
Summer Sessions:
Please visit mlk.dpsk12.org for updated information regarding summer school.
Social Networks:
Facebook-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College
Twitter-DMLKJEC
Website-mlk.dpsk12.org
School uniform site-mlkschoolgear.com