John Marshall High School is a public high school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John Marshall is part of the Milwaukee Public School system. Formerly a junior-senior high school, the 7th and 8th grades were dropped in 1979 to expand the growing senior high.
Serving 639 students in grades 9-12, Marshall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 53% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall High serves the northwest part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall High School's student population of 639 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
639 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marshall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
66%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
53%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall High School's ranking?
Marshall High School is ranked #1899 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall High School is 53%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Marshall High School?
639 students attend Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Marshall High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall High School?
Marshall High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall High School offer ?
Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marshall High School part of?
Marshall High School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Marshall High School located?
Marshall High School is located in the Capitol Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Capitol Heights.
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