Serving 475 students in grades 8-12, 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 34%). 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall (Thurgood) High's attendance zone covers the entire San Francisco school district, encompassing approximately 47.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall (Thurgood) High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #9251 out of 9,523 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 Downtown High School, Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic 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 34% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) High School?
475 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Marshall (Thurgood) High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 14:1, 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 8-12
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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