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 1,521 students in grades 8-12, John Marshall Senior 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Marshall Senior High School's student population of 1,521 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Marshall Senior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. 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
14%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
21%
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Marshall Senior High School often compared to?
John Marshall Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayo Senior High School, Century Senior 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 Senior High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend John Marshall Senior High School?
1,521 students attend John Marshall Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John Marshall Senior High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Senior High School?
John Marshall Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Marshall Senior High School offer ?
John Marshall Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Marshall Senior High School part of?
John Marshall Senior High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall Senior High School located?
John Marshall Senior High School is located in the John Marshall neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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