Lee M. Thurston High School is a public high school in Redford, Michigan, United States in the suburban Detroit area. The school is a part of the South Redford School District. The school was completed in 1956. Recently THS received the rank of 11th among Michigan schools in Newsweek's top 1,000 high schools list.
Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Lee M Thurston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee M. Thurston High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Redford, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee M Thurston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lee M Thurston High School's student population of 806 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
806 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lee M Thurston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee M Thurston High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2621 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee M Thurston High School's ranking?
Lee M Thurston High School is ranked #2621 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lee M Thurston High School often compared to?
Lee M Thurston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood High School, Dearborn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee M Thurston High School?
The graduation rate of Lee M Thurston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Lee M Thurston High School?
806 students attend Lee M Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lee M Thurston High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee M Thurston High School?
Lee M Thurston High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lee M Thurston High School offer ?
Lee M Thurston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lee M Thurston High School part of?
Lee M Thurston High School is part of South Redford School District.
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