THURGOOD MARSHALL H S

1220 BUFFALO RUN
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489

www.fortbendisd.com/mhs

1,698 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall High School, located in Missouri City, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Fort Bend Independent School District. Named after the first African American Supreme Court Justice, the school is deeply committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, leadership, and community service. The campus serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including rigorous core curricula, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the competitive workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thurgood Marshall High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school takes great pride in its athletic programs, fine arts department, and various student organizations, all of which aim to develop well-rounded individuals. By emphasizing the values of integrity, perseverance, and social responsibility, the school strives to empower its students to become proactive citizens who are ready to make a meaningful impact in their local and global communities.

1,698

Total Students

109.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THURGOOD MARSHALL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	534
Black	1,080
Asian	26
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Black
1,080 (63.6%)
Hispanic
534 (31.4%)
Two or More
31 (1.8%)
Asian
26 (1.5%)
White
19 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-6630
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/mhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 541

Grade 10 435

Grade 11 384

Grade 12 338