Serving 494 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
72%
13%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)50-54%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Marshall Community High School?
The graduation rate of John Marshall Community High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 82%.
How many students attend John Marshall Community High School?
494 students attend John Marshall Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John Marshall Community High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Community High School?
John Marshall Community High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Marshall Community High School offer ?
John Marshall Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Marshall Community High School part of?
John Marshall Community High School is part of Indianapolis ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools School District.
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