John Marshall High School serves 68 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
68 students

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
10%
9%

Hispanic
15%
26%

Black
49%
5%

White
26%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
68 students attend John Marshall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John Marshall High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall High School?
John Marshall High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Seattle School District No. 1.
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