Distinctions
MLK Magnet is known for its academic program, focusing on math, science, and engineering. The school also has exceptional art, foreign language, band, and orchestra programs. This academic magnet school only offers courses in Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) with the exception of P.E., certain engineering, and critical thinking courses. In addition, MLK offers the unique Practica program as well as advanced and dual enrollment courses along with a partnership with the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt University.
In the 2007–2008 academic year MLK received the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, for one of the best scientific and math-based academic programs in the country. The school also has a renowned quiz bowl team - in 2007-2009, the school placed first at state competitions, second at the PACE national tournament in 2007, 13th at NAQT Nationals in 2007, and 7th at NAQT Nationals in 2008. In addition, the MLK Magnet Mock Trial team reached the State competition in 2009 and 2011. They placed 7th in 2011 and took home Best Advocate for the Defense, Best Defense Witness.
MLK Magnet has consistently appeared in the top 100 of Newsweek's and U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of the top public high schools in America.
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsweek Top Public High Schools | 90 (2) | 56 (2) | 30 (2) | 23 (1) | 56 (1) | |
| US News and World Report Best High Schools | 80 (2) | 30 (2) | 30 (2) | 30 (2) | 41 (2) | 32 (1) |
| US News and World Report Best High Schools for Math and Science | 36 (1) | 36 (1) |
(School's rank within Tennessee given in parentheses)
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