Serving 1,842 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,842 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: John Marshall Senior High serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
John Marshall Senior High School's student population of 1,842 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,842 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1931
School Motto
Veritas Vincit, Truth Conquers
School Rankings
John Marshall Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall Senior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2408 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall Senior High School's ranking?
John Marshall Senior High School is ranked #2408 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Marshall Senior High School often compared to?
John Marshall Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollywood Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall Senior High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend John Marshall Senior High School?
1,842 students attend John Marshall Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John Marshall Senior High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Senior High School?
John Marshall Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Marshall Senior High School offer ?
John Marshall Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Marshall Senior High School part of?
John Marshall Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall Senior High School located?
John Marshall Senior High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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