THURGOOD MARSHALL LEARNING CTR

Thurgood Marshall Learning Ctr is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rock Island SD 41 school district, located in Rock Island, IL with about 172 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Thurgood Marshall Learning Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, located at 600 11th Ave in Rock Island, Illinois, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Rock Island-Milan School District. The center is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from non-traditional academic settings. Its primary mission is to help students overcome barriers to graduation by offering personalized instruction, credit recovery programs, and specialized academic support tailored to meet individual student needs.

Beyond academics, the center focuses on social-emotional growth and preparing students for life after high school. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, Thurgood Marshall aims to re-engage learners who might be struggling in a conventional school environment. The school acts as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their academic journey—have a structured pathway to earning their diplomas and transitioning successfully into college or the workforce.

For more information, contact Thurgood Marshall Learning Ctr at (309) 793-5924 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.