Prospective Students/Parents

Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School immerses its students in a world-class, rigorous, college preparatory curriculum to prepare them to be well-rounded, successful young people in a competitive society (read our mission statement).

Rufus King has an early admissions policy with applications due by the end of the first week in November. These applications are accompanied by a portfolio and assessment test in writing and mathematics.

See deadlines and documents in the "Admissions" menu above.

Welcome Incoming 9th Graders!

Orientation Night will be held Thursday, March 11th at 6:30. This is an evening to learn about the different academic options, hand in your course selection sheet, and learn about all our extra curricular and course offerings.

Counselors will also be available by appointment to discuss 9th grade course offerings on Monday March 15th from 8:00-2:00. Call 267-0725 to set up an appointment.

Students interested in signing up for Pre IB Algebra or Pre IB Geometry must take a math placement test. The placement test dates are Wed. March 24th at 6:30 or Saturday March 27th at 9:00 a.m. No appointment is necessary for testing.

Matriculation: Class of 2006

Graduates of Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School are well-prepared for college and matriculate to several prestigious institutions in myriad locations.
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Admissions Procedures

Prospective students must submit their application and portfolio by the end of the first week of November, which includes their grades, evidence of extracurricular involvement. At one of two specifically-announced times and dates in early November, they also must complete an entrance assessmenmyt in mathematics and writing. Each prospective student will be evaluated on a maximum of 20 points. Students receiving a score of 15 or above will be placed in the school's eligibility pool (sibling preference will only be considered for those earning 15 points or higher). Parents are notified of acceptance or wait list status by mid-December.

Why Enroll at Rufus King?

Rufus King has an early admissions policy with all applications due by 3:00pm on November 7, 2005. As 90% of all graduates are college bound, graduation requirements comply with and exceed regular MPS requirements. Students are required to take four years of English, a semester of Speech, and three years of Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science, and two years of a foreign language. Because of these rigorous graduation requirements, students are expected to come to King with a strong academic preparation in middle school. Daily attendance habits and responsible conduct are essential to succeed at King. There are no half-day programs, nor early graduations.