Spotlight on King College Prep: Learn More about the Selective Enrollment High School in Chicago!
Leading up to the PreACT 9, Test Prep Chicago will be featuring all eleven CPS selective enrollment high schools and some top AP, IB, and Honors high school programs in Chicago, breaking down each program and what makes them unique on our blog. This week, we’re spotlighting King College Prep.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School is one of Chicago's selective enrollment high schools. Located in the Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, King is recognized for its rigorous academics, vibrant school community, and commitment to preparing students for success in college, careers, and civic life. With a strong tradition of academic excellence and leadership development, King provides students with a supportive environment where they are challenged to reach their full potential.
Students at King have access to a broad selection of Honors and AP courses across a variety of subject areas, allowing them to pursue advanced coursework while preparing for the demands of college. Beyond the classroom, King offers numerous extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, student government, academic teams, and service organizations. Notably, King has a wealth of arts courses, specifically band, dance, drama, design, photography, studio art, and choir offerings for students. They also have specialized courses in architecture, engineering, and computer science. Students interested in sports have many options from which to try-out: baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, cross country, soccer, swimming, wrestling, and softball to name a few. These experiences encourage students to develop leadership skills, collaborate with peers, and explore their interests both academically and personally.
King attracts motivated students with diverse passions and career aspirations, from future engineers, scientists, and healthcare professionals to writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and public servants. The school's emphasis on academic achievement, leadership, and community engagement creates an environment where students are encouraged to excel while making meaningful contributions to their school and the broader Chicago community. Its location in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood also provides unique opportunities for students to connect with the area's rich cultural and historical legacy.
Admission to King is competitive and based on seventh-grade core grades and the new PreACT 9. If your student is interested in attending King or another selective enrollment high school, Test Prep Chicago can help your student prepare for the new PreACT 9, helping them develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to succeed. As a licensed participant in the NTPA ACT Affiliate Tutor Program, we had been aware of the change from the CPS HSAT to the PreACT 9, and our team had already begun creating new PreACT 9 Secure curriculum. As such, students enrolled or looking to enroll in any courses or one-day workshops, or students beginning individual tutoring, can be assured that the content and test-taking strategies they are being taught will reflect the content seen on the new exam. All of our scheduled courses (sign up here) and one-day Palooza workshops (sign up here) will continue to run as planned, as will our individual tutoring sessions (sign up here), with the new PreACT 9 Secure content and test-taking strategies instead of the old CPS HSAT curriculum. Sign up now to help your student prepare!