John Marshall High School serves 363 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
81%
15%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-44%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
363 students attend John Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John Marshall High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall High School?
John Marshall High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Marshall High School offer ?
John Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Marshall High School part of?
John Marshall High School is part of Rochester City School District.
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