Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
John Marshall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
622 students attend John Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Marshall High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall High School?
John Marshall High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Marshall High School offer ?
John Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Marshall High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
