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Lee M Thurston High School

26255 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 883 students in grades 9-12, Lee M Thurston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lee M Thurston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lee M Thurston High School's student population of 883 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
883 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lee M Thurston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee M Thurston High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2639 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lee M Thurston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lee M Thurston High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lee M Thurston High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
80%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lee M Thurston High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Lee M Thurston High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lee M Thurston High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lee M Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee M Thurston High School's ranking?
Lee M Thurston High School is ranked #2639 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lee M Thurston High School often compared to?
Lee M Thurston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood High School, Dearborn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee M Thurston High School?
The graduation rate of Lee M Thurston High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lee M Thurston High School?
883 students attend Lee M Thurston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lee M Thurston High School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee M Thurston High School?
Lee M Thurston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lee M Thurston High School offer ?
Lee M Thurston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee M Thurston High School part of?
Lee M Thurston High School is part of South Redford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 883 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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