Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Marshall (Thurgood) High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Student Attention
School Overview
Marshall (Thurgood) High School's student population of 526 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marshall (Thurgood) High School often compared to?
Marshall (Thurgood) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell High School, Lincoln (Abraham) High School, Washington (George) High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall (Thurgood) High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall (Thurgood) High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) High School?
526 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Marshall (Thurgood) High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall (Thurgood) High School?
Marshall (Thurgood) High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marshall (Thurgood) High School offer ?
Marshall (Thurgood) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marshall (Thurgood) High School part of?
Marshall (Thurgood) High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Marshall (Thurgood) High School located?
Marshall (Thurgood) High School is located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Silver Terrace.
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