Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change is a public middle and high school in New York City serving grades 6 to 12. It is named for United States Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The school is at 200-214 W 135th Street in Harlem. The school opened in 1993 with Harriet Pitts as principal.
Serving 408 students in grades 6-12, Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change's student population of 408 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3439 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Black
69%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is ranked #3439 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Changeis often viewed alongside schools like Democracy Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
408 students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change part of?
Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning & Social Change is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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