John Marshall High School is a public high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The original location of John Marshall High School opened in 1950 at 9017 N University Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The new location of the school opened in 2005 at 12201 North Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Serving 802 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Marshall High School serves the northwest part of Oklahoma City, covering an area of approximately 16.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with edges of the attendance area extending up to 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Marshall High School's student population of 802 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Marshall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall High School's ranking?
John Marshall High School is ranked #1632 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
802 students attend John Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John Marshall High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall High School?
John Marshall High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
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 Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall High School located?
John Marshall High School is located in the Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 6 other public schools located in Northwest Oklahoma City.
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