Marshall (Thurgood) High

Summary:

Marshall (Thurgood) High is a public high school in San Francisco, California, serving 457 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the San Francisco Unified School District, which is ranked 651 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marshall (Thurgood) High consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of California high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 12.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62.59% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The school's proficiency rates in CAST Science assessments are also low, with only 6.25% of 11th-grade students and 0% of 12th-grade students scoring proficient or better. Additionally, Marshall (Thurgood) High has struggled with low graduation rates, with a four-year graduation rate of only 75.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the district average of 80.8% for Mission High, the highest-performing nearby school. The school also has a significant chronic absenteeism problem, with rates ranging from 40.3% to 60.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Marshall (Thurgood) High is the lowest-performing school in the immediate vicinity, the nearby schools, such as Jordan (June) School for Equity, Downtown High, and O'Connell (John) High, also struggle with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism, suggesting broader systemic challenges in the area. However, Balboa High and Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High, which are also part of the San Francisco Unified School District, demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism, indicating that there is potential for improvement within the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 45 Conkling St.
       San Francisco, CA  94124-1931


(415) 695-5612

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1986th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,103 Help


Feeder schools for Marshall (Thurgood) High:

Elementary:    Alamo Elementary
    Alvarado Elementary
    Argonne Elementary
    Bryant Elementary
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Middle:    Aptos Middle
    Brown Junior (Willie L) Middle
    Denman (James) Middle
    Everett Middle
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.2%
Asian:
8.8%
African American:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Compare Details Marshall (Thurgood) High ranks worse than 85.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 14th among 16 ranked high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marshall (Thurgood) High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.2%), Asian (8.8%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall (Thurgood) High is 14.2, which is the 4th best among 16 high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Marshall (Thurgood) High employs 33.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall (Thurgood) High is $6,103, which is the highest among 17 high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall (Thurgood) High:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall (Thurgood) High 1986th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Marshall (Thurgood) High in the ranking list.)

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San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marshall (Thurgood) High

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Rank History for all students at Marshall (Thurgood) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.26 1035th 1653 37.4%
2005 34.69 927th 1901 51.2%
2006 31.49 1052nd 1968 46.5%
2007 36.92 955th 2063 53.7%
2008 36.43 1002nd 2117 52.7%
2009 27.97 1484th 2238 33.7%
2010 24.11 1453rd 2281 36.3%
2011 31.77 1261st 2367 46.7%
2012 31.34 1269th 2354 46.1%
2013 30.13 1318th 2426 45.7%
2015 24.35 1434th 1994 28.1%
2016 22.18 1485th 2039 27.2%
2017 29.81 1385th 2021 31.5%
2018 21.19 1482nd 2017 26.5%
2019 16.28 1721st 2133 19.3%
2022 14.89 1795th 2123 15.4%
2023 13.10 1897th 2348 19.2%
2024 10.42 1986th 2323 14.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marshall (Thurgood) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.85 145th 938 84.5%
2019 37.09 535th 941 43.1%
2022 35.22 662nd 1044 36.6%
2023 23.69 1119th 1323 15.4%
2024 31.25 785th 1350 41.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall (Thurgood) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.47 1292nd 1862 30.6%
2019 21.46 1478th 1937 23.7%
2022 14.70 1683rd 1943 13.4%
2023 11.31 1929th 2247 14.2%
2024 9.92 1979th 2235 11.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Marshall (Thurgood) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.90 1358th 1760 22.8%
2019 18.02 1478th 1833 19.4%
2022 13.18 1643rd 1858 11.6%
2023 16.64 1677th 2118 20.8%
2024 8.68 1928th 2098 8.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Marshall (Thurgood) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.23 1416th 1834 22.8%
2019 15.51 1542nd 1880 18.0%
2022 14.62 1643rd 1916 14.2%
2023 9.38 1981st 2207 10.2%
2024 11.16 1836th 2172 15.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Marshall (Thurgood) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.35 549th 581 5.5%
2019 2.12 572nd 582 1.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshall (Thurgood) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.91 1592nd 1742 8.6%
2019 9.14 1770th 1814 2.4%
2022 12.06 1699th 1861 8.7%
2023 8.66 1961st 2142 8.5%
2024 7.77 1985th 2125 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Marshall (Thurgood) High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 51 147 298 101 4 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 51 147 298 101 4 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 55 211 400 176 7 n/a n/a 0 849
1998 51 239 516 181 7 n/a n/a 0 994
1999 32 267 504 168 11 n/a n/a 0 982
2000 28 308 547 187 7 n/a n/a 0 1077
2001 27 294 575 155 10 n/a n/a 0 1061
2002 20 322 625 171 8 n/a n/a 4 1150
2003 20 322 625 171 8 n/a n/a 4 1150
2004 13 258 582 144 5 n/a n/a 3 1005
2005 9 245 544 131 5 n/a n/a 7 941
2006 7 170 477 98 4 n/a n/a 4 760
2007 4 104 393 79 2 n/a n/a 60 642
2008 4 131 389 100 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 8 172 371 116 4 36 5 0 712
2010 8 192 396 140 5 53 23 0 817
2011 7 158 381 148 3 58 14 0 769
2012 2 98 383 118 3 23 11 0 638
2013 3 65 304 118 0 19 29 0 538
2014 1 63 262 132 0 20 18 0 496
2015 3 45 218 153 1 22 8 0 450
2016 6 45 168 199 1 13 12 0 444
2017 9 66 138 209 3 9 29 0 463
2018 6 60 106 223 2 11 33 0 441
2019 4 44 106 246 3 10 39 0 452
2020 6 44 101 310 3 14 31 0 509
2021 6 52 119 309 5 11 24 0 526
2022 5 46 89 354 5 7 20 0 526
2023 3 37 48 355 4 3 7 0 457
2024 4 37 42 373 4 2 15 0 477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marshall (Thurgood) High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 601 36.0 16.7 49.1
1996 601 36.0 16.7 49.1
1997 849 52.8 16.1 33.2
1998 994 65.2 15.2 46
1999 982 61.0 16.1 42.1
2000 1077 62.8 17.1 33.6
2001 1061 70.0 15.2 36.2
2002 1150 71.2 16.2 51
2003 1150 71.2 16.2 51
2004 1005 69.2 14.5 55
2005 941 55.2 17.0 43.8
2006 760 46.1 16.5 0
2007 642 50.1 12.8 65.1
2008 627 57.3 10.9 57.1
2009 712 45.9 13.2 64
2010 817 51.5 15.8 61.2
2011 769 n/a n/a 81.4
2012 638 41.5 15.3 72.4
2013 538 35.8 15.0 83.3
2014 496 33.7 14.6 83.7
2015 450 36.0 12.5 84.9
2016 444 38.0 11.6 80.2
2017 463 31.8 14.5 63.3
2018 441 34.2 12.8 64.2
2019 452 27.3 16.5 62.4
2020 509 n/a n/a 57.8
2021 526 32.1 16.3 62.2
2022 526 32.4 16.2 63.3
2023 457 30.3 15.0 66.3
2024 477 33.4 14.2 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marshall (Thurgood) High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 601 36.0 16.7 49.1
1996 601 36.0 16.7 49.1
1997 849 52.8 16.1 33.2
1998 994 65.2 15.2 46
1999 982 61.0 16.1 42.1
2000 1077 62.8 17.1 33.6
2001 1061 70.0 15.2 36.2
2002 1150 71.2 16.2 51
2003 1150 71.2 16.2 51
2004 1005 69.2 14.5 55
2005 941 55.2 17.0 43.8
2006 760 46.1 16.5 0
2007 642 50.1 12.8 65.1
2008 627 57.3 10.9 57.1
2009 712 45.9 13.2 64
2010 817 51.5 15.8 61.2
2011 769 n/a n/a 81.4
2012 638 41.5 15.3 72.4
2013 538 35.8 15.0 83.3
2014 496 33.7 14.6 83.7
2015 450 36.0 12.5 84.9
2016 444 38.0 11.6 80.2
2017 463 31.8 14.5 63.3
2018 441 34.2 12.8 64.2
2019 452 27.3 16.5 62.4
2020 509 n/a n/a 57.8
2021 526 32.1 16.3 62.2
2022 526 32.4 16.2 63.3
2023 457 30.3 15.0 66.3
2024 477 33.4 14.2 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshall (Thurgood) High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,103

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall (Thurgood) High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1721st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1897th of 2348 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Marshall (Thurgood) High)12.713.2
 0.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)63.164.5
 1.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marshall (Thurgood) High)10.15.9
 4.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)48.645
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Marshall (Thurgood) High)7.48.8
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)39.247
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Marshall (Thurgood) High)00
   12th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)13.417
 3.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452457
 1.1%
African American4437
 15.9%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian10648
 54.7%
Hispanic246355
 44.3%
Pacific Islander103
 70%
White43
 25%
Two or More Races397
 82.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%66.3%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall (Thurgood) High

Marshall (Thurgood) High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alamo Elementary
Elementary : Alvarado Elementary
Elementary : Argonne Elementary
Elementary : Bryant Elementary
Elementary : Carver (George Washington) Elementary
Elementary : Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
Elementary : Chin (John Yehall) Elementary
Elementary : Clarendon Alternative Elementary
Elementary : Cleveland Elementary
Elementary : Cobb (William L.) Elementary
Elementary : Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
Elementary : El Dorado Elementary
Elementary : Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary
Elementary : Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary
Elementary : Garfield Elementary
Elementary : Glen Park Elementary
Elementary : Grattan Elementary
Elementary : Guadalupe Elementary
Elementary : Harte (Bret) Elementary
Elementary : Hillcrest Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary
Elementary : Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
Elementary : King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
Elementary : Lafayette Elementary
Elementary : Lakeshore Alternative Elementary
Elementary : Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Malcolm X Academy
Elementary : McCoppin (Frank) Elementary
Elementary : McKinley Elementary
Elementary : Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
Elementary : Miraloma Elementary
Elementary : Monroe Elementary
Elementary : Moscone (George R.) Elementary
Elementary : Muir (John) Elementary
Elementary : New Traditions Elementary
Elementary : Ortega (Jose) Elementary
Elementary : Parker (Jean) Elementary
Elementary : Parks (Rosa) Elementary
Elementary : Peabody (George) Elementary
Elementary : Redding Elementary
Elementary : Sanchez Elementary
Elementary : Serra (Junipero) Elementary
Elementary : Sheridan Elementary
Elementary : Sherman Elementary
Elementary : Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
Elementary : Spring Valley Elementary
Elementary : Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Elementary
Elementary : Sutro Elementary
Elementary : Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
Elementary : Tenderloin Community
Elementary : Ulloa Elementary
Elementary : Visitacion Valley Elementary
Elementary : Webster (Daniel) Elementary
Elementary : West Portal Elementary
Elementary : Yick Wo Elementary
Middle : Aptos Middle
Middle : Brown Junior (Willie L) Middle
Middle : Denman (James) Middle
Middle : Everett Middle
Middle : Francisco Middle
Middle : Giannini (A.P.) Middle
Middle : Hoover (Herbert) Middle
Middle : King Junior (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
Middle : Lick (James) Middle
Middle : Marina Middle
Middle : Presidio Middle
Middle : Roosevelt Middle
Middle : Visitacion Valley Middle

Marshall (Thurgood) High ranks in the bottom 14.5% of California high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 477 students attended Marshall (Thurgood) High.

Students at Marshall (Thurgood) High are 78% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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