John Marshall High School is a public high school located in the Los Feliz district of the city of Los Angeles at 3939 Tracy Street in Los Angeles, California. Marshall, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 1,842 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,842 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John Marshall Senior High School's student population of 1,842 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,842 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1931
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Rankings
John Marshall Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall Senior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2408 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Johnny Barrister
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall Senior High School's ranking?
John Marshall Senior High School is ranked #2408 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall Senior High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Marshall Senior High School?
1,842 students attend John Marshall Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John Marshall Senior High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Senior High School?
John Marshall Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Marshall Senior High School offer ?
John Marshall Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Marshall Senior High School part of?
John Marshall Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Marshall Senior High School located?
John Marshall Senior High School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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