John Marshall Senior High School serves 1,629 students in grades 8-12.
John Marshall Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
John Marshall Senior High School's student population of 1,629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,629 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John Marshall Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John Marshall Senior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%

Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
14%
7%

Hispanic
8%
10%

Black
20%
12%

White
52%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
92%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall Senior High School's ranking?
John Marshall Senior High School is ranked #800 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are John Marshall Senior High School often compared to?
John Marshall Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Senior High School, Mayo Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall Senior High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend John Marshall Senior High School?
1,629 students attend John Marshall Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John Marshall Senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 48:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Marshall Senior High School offer ?
John Marshall Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is John Marshall Senior High School part of?
John Marshall Senior High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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