Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

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Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS ranks 21 st of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is a public charter high school in Washington, DC, serving 318 students in grades 9-12, with a predominantly African American student body.

While the school previously ranked as high as 5th out of 34 DC high schools in 2015-2016, its academic performance has since declined significantly, with the school now ranking 21st out of 34 and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the district and state averages. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and special education students, have also dropped in recent years. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a significant increase in spending per student, from $21,136 in 2019-2020 to $37,548 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Basis DC PCS and Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts, Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS lags behind in academic performance, suggesting the presence of equity and opportunity gaps that need to be addressed. The challenges faced by Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS may also be reflective of broader systemic issues within the District of Columbia Public Schools system, as evidenced by the low performance of nearby schools like Anacostia High School and Ballou High School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2427 Martin Luther King Jr Av
Washington, DC 20020

(202) 563-6862

District: Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 34 District Of Columbia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $37,548

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 318

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.4%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.4%), two or more races (0.9%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is $37,548.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS 21^st of 34 District Of Columbia public high schools. (See Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS 35^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

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Rank History for all students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	85.96	5^th	30	83.3%
2011	80.73	7^th	31	77.4%
2012	89.17	5^th	31	83.9%
2014	87.03	5^th	35	85.7%
2015	77.09	4^th	29	86.2%
2016	87.90	4^th	31	87.1%
2017	51.87	10^th	34	70.6%
2018	60.45	8^th	34	76.5%
2019	72.26	5^th	34	85.3%
2023	25.86	26^th	34	23.5%
2024	29.09	21^st	34	38.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	56.24	5^th	26	80.8%
2019	84.08	1^st	25	96.0%
2023	29.99	6^th	10	40.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.44	23^rd	30	23.3%
2024	27.77	21^st	28	25.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.60	9^th	32	71.9%
2019	70.11	7^th	31	77.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	82.21	5^th	33	84.8%
2019	83.71	2^nd	31	93.5%
2022	15.05	19^th	19	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.51	9^th	33	72.7%
2019	76.26	5^th	32	84.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	69.90	8^th	34	76.5%
2019	82.94	4^th	33	87.9%
2024	26.06	21^st	28	25.0%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	89
2003	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	89
2004	0	156	0	n/a	n/a	156
2005	1	224	1	n/a	n/a	226
2006	1	322	1	n/a	n/a	324
2007	1	361	1	n/a	n/a	363
2008	0	368	1	n/a	n/a	369
2009	0	378	1	n/a	n/a	379
2010	0	388	1	n/a	n/a	389
2011	0	386	1	0	1	388
2012	1	388	0	0	0	389
2013	0	395	2	0	0	397
2014	0	398	1	0	0	399
2015	0	393	2	0	0	395
2016	0	386	1	0	0	387
2017	1	382	5	0	0	388
2018	1	376	5	0	1	383
2019	0	384	7	0	1	392
2020	0	379	5	0	1	385
2021	0	359	8	0	0	367
2022	0	343	3	0	1	347
2023	0	313	2	0	3	318

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	89	n/a	n/a	79.8
2003	89	n/a	n/a	79.8
2004	156	14.0	11.1	n/a
2005	226	18.0	12.6	70.8
2006	324	26.0	12.5	n/a
2007	363	29.0	12.5	51.8
2008	369	36.0	10.3	69.1
2009	379	32.0	11.8	71.2
2010	389	34.0	11.4	72.2
2011	388	32.5	11.9	80.2
2012	389	31.0	12.5	76.3
2013	397	31.0	12.8	69
2014	399	32.2	12.3	99.2
2015	395	34.0	11.6	73.4
2016	387	37.0	10.4	71.8
2017	388	48.7	7.9	n/a
2018	383	32.7	11.6	n/a
2019	392	35.0	11.2	n/a
2020	385	36.0	10.6	n/a
2021	367	38.0	9.6	n/a
2022	347	35.0	9.9	n/a
2023	318	37.0	8.5	n/a

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 Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	89	n/a	n/a	79.8
2003	89	n/a	n/a	79.8
2004	156	14.0	11.1	n/a
2005	226	18.0	12.6	70.8
2006	324	26.0	12.5	n/a
2007	363	29.0	12.5	51.8
2008	369	36.0	10.3	69.1
2009	379	32.0	11.8	71.2
2010	389	34.0	11.4	72.2
2011	388	32.5	11.9	80.2
2012	389	31.0	12.5	76.3
2013	397	31.0	12.8	69
2014	399	32.2	12.3	99.2
2015	395	34.0	11.6	73.4
2016	387	37.0	10.4	71.8
2017	388	48.7	7.9	n/a
2018	383	32.7	11.6	n/a
2019	392	35.0	11.2	n/a
2020	385	36.0	10.6	n/a
2021	367	38.0	9.6	n/a
2022	347	35.0	9.9	n/a
2023	318	37.0	8.5	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,228 (10.5%)	$18,908 (89.5%)	$21,136
2021	$3,604 (15.5%)	$19,610 (84.5%)	$23,214
2022	$4,640 (14.8%)	$26,750 (85.2%)	$31,390
2023	$5,082 (13.5%)	$32,465 (86.5%)	$37,548

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

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 5^th of 34 High schools	Ranks 26^th of 34 High schools	61.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS)	46.8	13.4	33.4%
End of Course English II (Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS)	46.8	13.3	33.6%
End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)	33.7	33.8	0.1%
End of Course Geometry (Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS)	26.1	1.3	24.8%
End of Course Geometry (Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS)	25.8	1.3	24.6%
End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)	17.2	12.8	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	392	318	18.9%
African American	384	313	18.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	2	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	1	3	200%

Schools Near Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English II (2024)	DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)		DC CAPE Geometry (2024)			DC CAPE English I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English II End of Course	DC CAPE Algebra I 9th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	DC CAPE Geometry 9th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry 10th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	DC CAPE English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	2427 Martin Luther King Jr Av	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 563-6862	318	37	8.5		0 (0.0%)	313 (98.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	29.1	21^st of 34 public high schools	38.2%		25.9	26^th of 34 public high schools	23.5%	5	16.0	5.5	5.4			1.4	18.1	$37,548	$5,082	$32,465
Anacostia High School	Public	9-12	1601 16th St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-2155	287	37	7.7		0 (0.0%)	280 (97.6%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.5	34^th of 34 public high schools	0.0%		18.4	32^nd of 34 public high schools	5.9%	2	7.0						6.5	$46,305	$5,303	$41,002
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2705 Martin Luther King Jr Av	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1681	357	42	8.5		1 (0.3%)	352 (98.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.6	13^th of 34 public high schools	61.8%		35.3	12^th of 34 public high schools	64.7%	1	27.6	12.9	12.9		5.8	5.8	21.4	$32,599	$6,204	$26,394
Ballou STAY High School	Public	9-12	3401 4th St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 645-3390	287	26	11.1		0 (0.0%)	286 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$26,202	$3,437	$22,765
Ballou High School	Public	9-12	3401 4th St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3400	657	63	10.4		0 (0.0%)	640 (97.4%)	16 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.5	32^nd of 34 public high schools	5.9%		23.1	29^th of 34 public high schools	14.7%	3	9.6						5.9	$31,864	$4,098	$27,766
DC Department of Corrections	Public	9-12	1901 D Street SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	DC Jail Education Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(202) 698-4932	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts	Public, Charter	8-12	475 School Street SW	Washington	20024	District Of Columbia	Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 388-1011	300	23	13.0		0 (0.0%)	293 (97.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40.9	12^th of 34 public high schools	64.7%		32.9	15^th of 34 public high schools	55.9%	3	34.7					1.5		$31,269	$6,662	$24,607
KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS	Public, Charter	9-12	3999 8th Street SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9170	382	40	9.5		0 (0.0%)	382 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.9	28^th of 34 public high schools	17.6%		27.5	24^th of 34 public high schools	29.4%	4	10.8	2.0	2.0			3.3	11.6	$34,191	$3,327	$30,864
Eastern High School	Public	9-12	1700 East Capitol St. NE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-4500	865	65	13.4		21 (2.4%)	785 (90.8%)	47 (5.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	23.6	29^th of 34 public high schools	14.7%		31.5	19^th of 34 public high schools	44.1%	10	21.2			1.2	1.0	1.0	9.3	$27,913	$4,070	$23,843
Kingsman Academy PCS	Public, Charter	6-12	1375 E Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Kingsman Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 547-1028	315	10	31.5		1 (0.3%)	310 (98.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)								$33,215	$4,733	$28,482

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In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS.

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Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS ranks 21^st of 34 District Of Columbia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Students at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS are 98% African American.

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