Thurgood Marshall High School is a public high school in Dayton, Ohio. The school is named for the late African American pioneering civil rights attorney and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The school was established in 2007.
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Thurgood Marshall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio 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 Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall High School's student population of 525 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3095 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
82%
17%
White
8%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall High School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall High School is ranked #3095 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall High School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edwin Joel Brown Middle School, Hayward Middle School, Springfield 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 54% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall High School?
525 students attend Thurgood Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Thurgood Marshall High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall High School?
Thurgood Marshall High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall High School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall High School part of?
Thurgood Marshall High School is part of Dayton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Thurgood Marshall High School located?
Thurgood Marshall High School is located in the Residence Park neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2012
I'm a graduate of 1993 from Colonel White. I must say instructors pushed me to do my best and it was an okay school, however after this class, it seemed to be going downhill with kids behavior and all. Likely, most of the great instructors may have retired by now, so unsure of what's going on there today.
5 6/21/2011
Colonel White H.S. for the Arts (now, unfortunately, Thurgood Marshall High School, but still Cougars!) was a wonderful place to learn. I was sad when I had to graduate and move on. I absolutely ADORED that school, and it will always be a part of me. Whoever keeps tearing down all of Dayton's landmarks hates Dayton and should move to Detroit.
2 5/3/2011
I graduated from CWHS in 1970 - it was a horrible, horrible place then, and probably is still. They tore down the building, but the demons of that terrible place remain.
The teachers were a joke. Public education at its finest.
5 11/4/2007
I love the teachers and staff that helped me to drive for my future in this crazy world. I am now a Test Engineer for the government and I would have never done it without this school and its ethics.
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