King High School

Name

King High School

Legal name

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School

Website

https://kingcollegeprep.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• High school athletics
• Extracurricular programs
• Dual enrollment courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) selective enrollment high school, King College Prep operates as a publicly funded educational institution. Revenue is derived from district funding, state aid, and local tax revenues rather than tuition or commercial revenue streams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School (King College Prep) is a publicly funded, selective-enrollment Chicago Public Schools high school serving grades 9–12. It delivers college-preparatory academics aligned with CPS graduation requirements, complemented by fine arts, interscholastic athletics, 40+ extracurricular clubs, a dual enrollment program (with 25% of seniors earning college credit), National Honor Society, library services, and college and career counseling.

Product overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School is a college preparatory educational institution offering a unified academic program. The core offering consists of college preparatory academic programs complemented by fine arts, athletics (over 40 clubs and sports), and extracurricular activities. The school provides specialized programs including National Honor Society, a dual enrollment program (reaching 25% of seniors), library services, and counseling/advising to support college enrollment. The institution reports 90% college enrollment, a 100% four-year graduation rate, and $10 million in scholarships offered to students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academic Programs Comprehensive college preparatory curriculum for grades 9–12 aligned with Chicago Public Schools graduation requirements, including core academic subjects, Advanced Placement courses, and dual enrollment opportunities with colleges. Target students: high school students seeking college readiness.
• Fine Arts Program Visual arts and creative programs offering students opportunities to explore painting, drawing, and other artistic disciplines as part of holistic education. Target students: high school students interested in creative arts.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic sports program with over 40 clubs and sports teams, including football, track, and other competitive athletic opportunities. Target students: student-athletes.
• Extracurricular Activities Over 40 interscholastic clubs and organizations providing students with leadership development and enrichment opportunities outside the classroom. Target students: high school students.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing 25% of seniors to earn college credits while in high school, providing affordable post-secondary options. Target students: high school seniors seeking college credit.
• Counseling and Advising College and career counseling services helping students navigate post-secondary planning and scholarship opportunities. Target students: high school students and families.
• Facility Rental Service School facilities available for community rental through the Facilitron platform (kcphs60653). Target buyers: community members and organizations needing event space.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduating students enroll in college
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chicago Public Schools (CPS)coreOthersKing College Prep is a member school of Chicago Public Schools, the third-largest school district in the United States. The school operates under CPS governance, utilizes CPS systems (ASPEN portal), and follows CPS academic standards and graduation requirements.
• EdliocoreTechnology or IntegrationEdlio provides the school's website content management system, powering the school's online presence, event calendars, news pages, and parent/student portals.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Google Workspace tools including Google Drive for document storage, Google Forms for surveys and fundraising (Friends of King), and Google Docs for administrative operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lincoln Park High School: CPS public high school offering IB and college preparatory programming. Comparable as a CPS-governed college prep option competing for similar Chicago families.
• Lane Tech College Prep: Large CPS selective enrollment high school with extensive CTE, STEM, and dual credit programming. Directly comparable in selective admissions and CPS-backed college prep mission.
• Lindblom Math and Science Academy: CPS selective enrollment high school with a STEM focus. Comparable in CPS governance, selective admissions, and college preparatory structure serving Chicago students.
• Brooks College Prep: CPS selective enrollment high school on Chicago's South Side. Comparable selective enrollment admissions model and CPS district governance targeting college-bound students.
• Walter Payton College Prep: Top-ranked Chicago Public Schools selective enrollment high school serving the same high-achieving applicant pool. Directly comparable in admissions model, governance under CPS, and college preparatory mission.
• Kenwood Academy: CPS public high school located adjacent to KCP in the Hyde Park/Kenwood neighborhood. Comparable in geographic catchment, CPS governance, and college preparatory mission, though not selective enrollment.
• Northside College Prep: Highly ranked CPS selective enrollment high school on Chicago's North Side. Comparable in selective admissions structure, college preparatory curriculum, and CPS governance framework.
• Jones College Prep: CPS selective enrollment high school in downtown Chicago. Comparable selective admissions model, college preparatory emphasis, and extracurricular breadth within the CPS district.
• Whitney M. Young Magnet High School: CPS magnet high school with a selective admissions process and strong college placement reputation. Closely comparable in mission, student outcomes focus, and district-wide governance.

Emerging players

• University of Chicago Laboratory Schools: Private, university-affiliated K-12 school located in the same Hyde Park neighborhood. Comparable in college preparatory rigor and family demographic, but operates as a private alternative competing for the same high-achieving South Side families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KingCollegePre1
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingcollegeprep/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/king-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about King High School