Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is the sole high school in the Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS district, serving students in grades 9-12 in Washington, D.C. While the school boasts a small student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, its academic performance has declined in recent years, with test scores well below the district average in most subjects. The school's racial composition is also highly homogeneous, with 98.43% of students identifying as African American, which may limit the diversity of the learning environment.

Compared to other high schools in the District of Columbia, Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS has fallen from 5th out of 34 schools in 2018-2019 to 26th out of 34 in 2022-2023, indicating a significant decline in its overall ranking. This drop in performance is reflected in the school's standardized test scores, which are significantly below the district average in most subject areas, despite the high level of spending per student.

While the small size of Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS may provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support, the lack of diversity and the school's declining academic performance raise concerns about the effectiveness of the educational model and the allocation of resources. Further investigation may be needed to understand the root causes of the school's challenges and identify strategies for improvement.