LEE M THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Lee M Thurston High School is a public high school that is part of the South Redford School District school district, located in REDFORD, MI with about 975 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Lee M Thurston High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Lee M. Thurston High School, located in Redford, Michigan, is a key component of the South Redford School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and college and career readiness. The campus is designed to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience, offering a diverse array of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities intended to prepare graduates for success in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Thurston High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its community-oriented culture, working closely with families and the surrounding Redford area to support student development. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its student body, Thurston High School strives to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.
For more information, contact Lee M Thurston High School at (313) 242-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
REDFORD, MI 48239-2775
(313) 242-0600
http://www.southredford.org
LEE M THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in REDFORD, MI with about 975 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Redford School District
- Total Students:
- 975
- Teachers:
- 50.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 975 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEE M THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.7%
- White
- 15.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.