Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Marshall High serves the northeast part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Marshall High School's student population of 645 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John Marshall High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Justices
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall High School's ranking?
John Marshall High School is ranked #778 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John Marshall High School often compared to?
John Marshall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson High School, Huguenot High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 88.8%.
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
645 students attend John Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John Marshall High School students are Black, 13% 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 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Marshall High School part of?
John Marshall High School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall High School located?
John Marshall High School is located in the North Side neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in North Side.
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