At a glance
Reported students
1,698
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
109.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
Thurgood Marshall H S: 1,698 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 1,553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Thurgood Marshall H S
Thurgood Marshall H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Missouri City. It is one of 85 current school records connected to Fort Bend ISD. NCES reports 1,698 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 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 (63.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, 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 Thurgood Marshall H S
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 109.65 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 5.89 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
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.89
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black63.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
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 Fort Bend ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kempner H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,850 reported students
Willowridge H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,242 reported students
Dulles H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,165 reported students
Hightower H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,312 reported students
Almeta Crawford H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,028 reported students
George Bush H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,428 reported students
Public schools near Thurgood Marshall H S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford H S High · Stafford Msd | 09–12 | 1,108 | 1.3 mi |
| Willowridge H S High · Fort Bend ISD | 09–12 | 1,242 | 3 mi |
| YES Prep - Brays Oaks High · Charter · YES Prep Public Schools Inc | 06–12 | 1,051 | 3.2 mi |
| Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest High · Charter · Texans Can Academies | 09–12 | 410 | 3.4 mi |
| Westbury H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 1,991 | 3.6 mi |
| Dulles H S High · Fort Bend ISD | 09–12 | 2,165 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thurgood Marshall H S
What grades does Thurgood Marshall H S serve?
Thurgood Marshall H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fort Bend ISD.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall H S?
Thurgood Marshall H S reported 1,698 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,553 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall H S?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,698 students and 109.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thurgood Marshall H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thurgood Marshall H S is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Thurgood Marshall H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.1% 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 Thurgood Marshall H S in?
Thurgood Marshall H S is part of Fort Bend ISD, based in Sugar Land, TX, which operates 85 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thurgood Marshall H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stafford H S (1.3 mi), Willowridge H S (3 mi), YES Prep - Brays Oaks (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.