Serving 400 students in grades 6-12, John Marshall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
48%
17%
White
23%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)74%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall High School is 74%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
400 students attend John Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John Marshall High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall High School?
John Marshall High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Marshall High School offer ?
John Marshall High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is John Marshall High School part of?
John Marshall High School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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