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
Top Rankings
John Marshall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Marshall High School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
76%
22%
White
14%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall High School's ranking?
John Marshall High School is ranked #1049 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
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 (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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