At a glance
Reported students
806
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
Lee M Thurston High School: 806 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
18.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,009
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about Lee M Thurston High School
Lee M Thurston High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Redford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to South Redford School District. NCES reports 806 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (80.3%) and White (8.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lee M Thurston High School
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.24
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.8%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black80.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Redford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
SOAR Academic Institute
High · Grades 06–12
204 reported students
John D Pierce Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
577 reported students
Fisher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
341 reported students
Jane Addams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Vandenberg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
248 reported students
Public schools near Lee M Thurston High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOAR Academic Institute High · South Redford School District | 06–12 | 204 | under 0.1 mi |
| Westfield Preparatory High School High · Charter · Westfield Charter Academy | 07–12 | 834 | 1.7 mi |
| Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv High · Charter · Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School | 09–12 | 28 | 2.3 mi |
| Redford Union High School High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 09–12 | 510 | 2.5 mi |
| Veritas High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 09–12 | 56 | 2.6 mi |
| Redford Union Virtual Learning High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 06–12 | 67 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lee M Thurston High School
What grades does Lee M Thurston High School serve?
Lee M Thurston High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Redford School District.
How many students attend Lee M Thurston High School?
Lee M Thurston High School reported 806 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,009 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lee M Thurston High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 806 students and 43.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lee M Thurston High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lee M Thurston High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Redford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lee M Thurston High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lee M Thurston High School in?
Lee M Thurston High School is part of South Redford School District, based in Redford, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lee M Thurston High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include SOAR Academic Institute (under 0.1 mi), Westfield Preparatory High School (1.7 mi), Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.