Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School serves 248 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
40%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
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
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School?
248 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are White.
What grades does Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School offer ?
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School part of?
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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