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Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
318
Students
$35,648
Per-Pupil Spend
+148% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 318 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $35,648 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCSCharter09–12318
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,648+148% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
86%
Local (property tax)
85.6%
Federal
14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
318
Students
—
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,648 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS?
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 318 students.
What is the graduation rate for Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS spend per student?
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS spends $35,648 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS serve?
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.