Serving 457 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Marshall (Thurgood) High School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
78%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall (Thurgood) High School's ranking?
Marshall (Thurgood) High School is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marshall (Thurgood) High School often compared to?
Marshall (Thurgood) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School, Downtown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall (Thurgood) High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall (Thurgood) High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) High School?
457 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Marshall (Thurgood) High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall (Thurgood) High School?
Marshall (Thurgood) High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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