Marshall Senior High School is a public high school located in Marshall, Minnesota, United States. The school educates students in grades 9 to 12. This high school received a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10 based on the students' test scores.
Serving 917 students in grades 9-12, Marshall High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Marshall High School's student population of 917 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Marshall High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall High School's ranking?
Marshall High School is ranked #911 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Marshall High School often compared to?
Marshall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yellow Medicine East Secondary 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 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Marshall High School?
917 students attend Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Marshall High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall High School?
Marshall High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall High School offer ?
Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall High School part of?
Marshall High School is part of Marshall Public School District.
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