Notable Alumni
- Michael Clarke Duncan was an Academy Award–nominated actor (The Green Mile, Armageddon).
- Rashard Griffith is a former professional basketball player (1995–2004) who predominantly played in European basketball leagues.
- Thomas Hamilton is a former NBA center.
- Marcus Liberty is a former NBA forward (1990–94), who spent most of his NBA career with the Denver Nuggets.
- Hadiya Pendleton was a 15-year-old majorette in King's marching band who was fatally shot in the back in Chicago on January 29, 2013, about a week after performing at President Barack Obama's second inauguration. Outgoing White House Press Secretary and Treasury Secretary nominee Jacob Lew released a statement of condolence.
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