Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School

Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE,  Washington, DC
3.8
5.0
338 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sanjay Singh
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
2.91
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B+
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.91
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
16
Math
12
English
19
Reading
21
Science
13
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
7.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.7%
State Average
22.6%
English
18.1%
State Average
32.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
122:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.1%
Male
40.9%
Black
98.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morgan State University 95 Students
Delaware State University 95 Students
Bowie State University 92 Students
North Carolina Central University 90 Students
Virginia State University 77 Students
Clark Atlanta University 76 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 75 Students
Norfolk State University 68 Students
Temple University 65 Students
Howard University 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 62 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Biology 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Accounting 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 113 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/7/2024
From My Freshman to Senior year attending Thurgood Marshall Academy they've helped me grow into the young man I am today academically and socially.
5.0 Parent
8/2/2022
very good school if you plan on furthering you education. the college prep team is super awesome. they will walk you through the college process with ease. mr mitchell i cant thank you enough for you and your team superb expertise!!!!!
4.0 Senior
11/18/2020
TMA has made me more independent and learn to advocate for myself. I have honestly broke out of my shell from being in such an enduring environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/16/2013
Beyond my expectations. My daughter was home schooled and now a sophmore at TMA. We have had a truly wonderful learning experience, complete with all sorts of college prep. programs, tutoring, parent workshops, mentorship and a host of clubs. The teachers and staff make this school a safe and high p...
5.0 parent
3/10/2013
My daughter is a freshman at Thurgood and her grades have improved a great deal since Middle School. I am totally satisfied with the curriculum and I am happy with choosing Thurgood for my daughters High School. Yay Thurgood
5.0 parent
11/11/2012
My daughter is a sophmore at Thurgood Marshall and I must say that I am still amazed at the structure and very challenging curriculum at this public institution. She is blossoming as a scholar and has been afforded some great opportunities to position her self to further her education at some presti...
5.0 parent
4/17/2011
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is the best thing that happened to my son now a junior at George Mason. The teachers were excellent, the leadership was strong, and the academics were challenging and rigorous. Thank you for that family atmosphere and a safe learning environment.

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Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE in Washington, DC. The school has a total enrollment of 338 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.91, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 16. The average home value in this area is $395,498. Discover additional schools in the area, like Friendship Public Charter School Technology Preparatory Academy High School, Digital Pioneers Academy PCS, Richard Wright PCS, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School.

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