John Marshall High School is a public high school with grade levels including 9th through 12th located on the west side of Cleveland. It is part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall School Of Engineering ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall School Of Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Marshall School Of Engineering's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Rankings
John Marshall School Of Engineering ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall School Of Engineering is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2825 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
8%
Black
35%
17%
White
24%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall School Of Engineering's ranking?
John Marshall School Of Engineering is ranked #2825 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall School Of Engineering?
The graduation rate of John Marshall School Of Engineering is 70-74%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend John Marshall School Of Engineering?
380 students attend John Marshall School Of Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of John Marshall School Of Engineering students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall School Of Engineering?
John Marshall School Of Engineering has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Marshall School Of Engineering offer ?
John Marshall School Of Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Marshall School Of Engineering part of?
John Marshall School Of Engineering is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall School Of Engineering located?
John Marshall School Of Engineering is located in the Jefferson neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Jefferson.
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