John Marshall High School is located in Rochester, Minnesota, United States and is part of Independent School District #535. The school is named after the longest serving Chief Justice in Supreme Court history, John Marshall. It is one of three public High Schools in Rochester.
Serving 1,549 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,549 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Marshall Senior High serves the west part of Rochester, MN, covering an area of approximately 20.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Marshall High School's student population of 1,549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,549 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
74 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Marshall High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
21%
12%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Rockets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Marshall High School often compared to?
John Marshall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayo High School, Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
1,549 students attend John Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John Marshall High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does John Marshall High School offer ?
John Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Marshall High School part of?
John Marshall High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall High School located?
John Marshall High School is located in the John Marshall neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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