Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change

Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change, located in Harlem, Manhattan, serves students in grades 6 through 12, emphasizing college and career readiness, social justice, and community service. The school occupies a modern six-story building. Academically, middle school students show ELA and Math proficiency rates that are below the citywide median but above the 25th percentile. The school's high school graduation rate is 86%, which is near the citywide 25th percentile. However, its college enrollment rate of 18.7% is a significant concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. Regents pass rates are mixed, with strong performance in English and Global History, but lower rates in Algebra I and Living Environment. The school offers college courses through partnerships for 10th and 11th graders and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Parents generally praise the supportive teachers and the school's college preparation efforts, though some note inconsistencies in staff welcomingness and access to opportunities. The school fosters a close-knit community, supported by an average class size of under 20 students. It boasts over twenty community partnerships, offers mentoring programs for young men and women, and provides free extended learning time for grades 6-8 through its partner, SoBro. While the school's official ratings for instruction and family relationships are good, student survey results on safety and conflict resolution are mixed, with a notable portion of students reporting that bullying and physical fights occur sometimes or often.