Marshall High

Summary:

Marshall High is a public high school located in Falls Church, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,109 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marshall High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking of 52 out of 329 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is significantly higher than the nearby Justice High, which ranks 272 out of 329 schools. Marshall High also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 43.15% White, 21.62% Hispanic, 21.38% Asian, and 6.88% African American. This diversity is higher than schools like Langley High and McLean High, which have a higher percentage of White students.

Marshall High excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 12th out of 249 Virginia high schools for African American students and 17th out of 118 schools for Asian students in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Marshall High students demonstrate high proficiency in advanced courses, such as Algebra II and Geometry, with significantly higher pass rates compared to the Fairfax County and Virginia averages. Overall, Marshall High is a high-performing, diverse, and well-rounded high school that consistently delivers excellent academic outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7731 Leesburg Pike
       Falls Church, VA  22043


(703) 714-5400

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,207 Help


Feeder schools for Marshall High:

Elementary:    Freedom Hill Elementary
    Shrevewood Elementary
    Stenwood Elementary
    Westbriar Elementary
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Middle:    Kilmer Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  2,190

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
Hispanic:
23.1%
Asian:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Compare Details Marshall High ranks better than 84.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 28 ranked high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marshall High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Marshall High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), Hispanic (23.1%), Asian (21.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall High is 14.3, which is the 14th best among 28 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall High is $10,207, which is the 12th highest among 28 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall High:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall High 52nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Marshall High in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marshall High

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Rank History for all students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.03 41st 308 86.7%
2006 60.51 76th 314 75.8%
2007 70.33 37th 313 88.2%
2008 70.52 41st 316 87.0%
2009 74.87 20th 313 93.6%
2010 76.97 15th 317 95.3%
2011 79.14 11th 320 96.6%
2012 77.98 15th 321 95.3%
2013 79.12 18th 321 94.4%
2014 83.31 5th 322 98.4%
2015 79.11 11th 322 96.6%
2016 78.63 10th 321 96.9%
2017 76.23 15th 324 95.4%
2018 69.81 39th 326 88.0%
2019 69.44 44th 327 86.5%
2021 42.98 176th 327 46.2%
2022 78.28 17th 325 94.8%
2023 76.67 39th 326 88.0%
2024 75.30 52nd 329 84.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.67 10th 193 94.8%
2024 74.24 32nd 198 83.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.27 12th 97 87.6%
2024 78.29 25th 122 79.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.78 105th 320 67.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.29 31st 320 90.3%
2024 73.73 56th 322 82.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.60 44th 249 82.3%
2024 82.23 24th 253 90.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.03 2nd 92 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.14 45th 321 86.0%
2024 74.98 58th 322 82.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.81 16th 120 86.7%
2024 74.61 17th 118 85.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.84 16th 240 93.3%
2024 84.04 12th 249 95.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.37 81st 232 65.1%
2024 62.99 72nd 233 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Marshall High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.37 14th 315 95.6%
2024 74.21 33rd 314 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 1, 2010

Open Quote GC Marshall High School is a smaller school than most in the area. The teaching staff strives to promote the best a child can be and allows them every oppprtunity to advance in their studies and get help where they lack abilities. The school boasts a top notch Football and Basketball program as well. They are ranked as on of the top 100 Highschools in the U.S. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marshall High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1306 1306
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1214 1214
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1135 1135
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1140 1140
1993 713 97 182 156 2 n/a n/a 0 1150
1994 677 93 188 157 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
1995 630 87 182 185 3 n/a n/a 0 1087
1996 630 87 182 185 3 n/a n/a 0 1087
1997 639 86 195 170 3 n/a n/a 0 1093
1998 672 88 213 163 2 n/a n/a 0 1138
1999 654 70 209 165 3 n/a n/a 0 1101
2000 703 85 231 165 4 n/a n/a -5 1183
2001 679 85 223 181 4 n/a n/a 0 1172
2002 731 96 249 193 3 n/a n/a 27 1299
2003 731 96 249 193 3 n/a n/a 27 1299
2004 725 109 242 190 4 n/a n/a 25 1295
2005 767 101 252 187 3 n/a n/a 45 1355
2006 760 114 259 177 3 n/a n/a 50 1363
2007 783 104 267 193 4 n/a n/a 51 1402
2008 740 103 269 186 3 n/a n/a 48 1349
2009 766 95 291 197 3 n/a n/a 60 1412
2010 770 108 293 222 3 n/a n/a 62 1458
2011 838 125 308 281 3 1 62 0 1618
2012 899 103 302 272 3 2 79 0 1660
2013 957 82 273 285 2 2 95 0 1696
2014 1070 87 300 282 4 1 100 0 1844
2015 1070 80 333 345 5 3 103 0 1939
2016 1116 95 359 353 6 2 121 0 2052
2017 1132 107 406 391 8 1 128 0 2173
2018 1125 116 439 447 9 2 132 0 2270
2019 1097 125 456 417 7 1 151 0 2254
2020 1022 121 439 451 5 1 131 0 2170
2021 974 120 423 446 2 2 136 0 2103
2022 928 146 415 438 3 0 138 0 2068
2023 910 145 451 456 6 1 140 0 2109
2024 913 153 464 506 10 3 141 0 2190

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marshall High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1306 81.1 16.1 n/a
1990 1214 72.7 16.6 n/a
1991 1135 74.4 15.2 n/a
1992 1140 75.8 15.0 n/a
1993 1150 91.6 12.6 n/a
1994 1116 93.9 n/a 17.1
1995 1087 n/a 0.0 22.9
1996 1087 n/a 0.0 22.9
1997 1093 n/a 0.0 14.4
1998 1138 n/a 0.0 14.2
1999 1101 82.4 13.4 23.9
2000 1183 n/a 0.0 24.3
2001 1172 98.0 12.0 23.6
2002 1299 129.5 10.0 21.2
2003 1299 129.5 10.0 21.2
2004 1295 103.6 12.5 21.6
2005 1355 105.3 12.9 19.2
2006 1363 106.0 12.9 15.7
2007 1402 110.5 12.7 15.7
2008 1349 73.0 18.5 12.2
2009 1412 75.0 18.8 18.1
2010 1458 71.6 20.3 22.7
2011 1618 87.9 18.3 15.6
2012 1660 113.4 14.6 15.3
2013 1696 115.8 14.6 16
2014 1844 116.8 15.7 18
2015 1939 120.0 16.1 19.8
2016 2052 129.0 15.9 17.9
2017 2173 136.7 15.8 17.1
2018 2270 134.2 16.9 17.4
2019 2254 135.7 16.6 17.1
2020 2170 132.3 16.3 19.8
2021 2103 131.4 15.9 n/a
2022 2068 136.2 15.1 20.7
2023 2109 126.7 16.6 22.8
2024 2190 153.0 14.3 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marshall High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1306 81.1 16.1 n/a
1990 1214 72.7 16.6 n/a
1991 1135 74.4 15.2 n/a
1992 1140 75.8 15.0 n/a
1993 1150 91.6 12.6 n/a
1994 1116 93.9 n/a 17.1
1995 1087 n/a 0.0 22.9
1996 1087 n/a 0.0 22.9
1997 1093 n/a 0.0 14.4
1998 1138 n/a 0.0 14.2
1999 1101 82.4 13.4 23.9
2000 1183 n/a 0.0 24.3
2001 1172 98.0 12.0 23.6
2002 1299 129.5 10.0 21.2
2003 1299 129.5 10.0 21.2
2004 1295 103.6 12.5 21.6
2005 1355 105.3 12.9 19.2
2006 1363 106.0 12.9 15.7
2007 1402 110.5 12.7 15.7
2008 1349 73.0 18.5 12.2
2009 1412 75.0 18.8 18.1
2010 1458 71.6 20.3 22.7
2011 1618 87.9 18.3 15.6
2012 1660 113.4 14.6 15.3
2013 1696 115.8 14.6 16
2014 1844 116.8 15.7 18
2015 1939 120.0 16.1 19.8
2016 2052 129.0 15.9 17.9
2017 2173 136.7 15.8 17.1
2018 2270 134.2 16.9 17.4
2019 2254 135.7 16.6 17.1
2020 2170 132.3 16.3 19.8
2021 2103 131.4 15.9 n/a
2022 2068 136.2 15.1 20.7
2023 2109 126.7 16.6 22.8
2024 2190 153.0 14.3 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshall High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $72 (0.8%) $9,125 (99.2%) $9,198
2020 $74 (0.8%) $9,708 (99.2%) $9,782
2021 $87 (0.9%) $10,121 (99.2%) $10,207

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 327 High schoolsRanks 39th of 326 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Marshall High)9392
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Marshall High)8387
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Marshall High)9598
 3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Marshall High)9686
 10%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Marshall High)9590
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Marshall High)7280
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Marshall High)9394
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Marshall High)9681
 15%
   End of Course VA and US History (Fairfax County Public Schools)7755
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22542109
 6.4%
African American125145
 16%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian456451
 1.1%
Hispanic417456
 9.4%
Pacific Islander11
White1097910
 17%
Two or More Races151140
 7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%22.8%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall High

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,190 students attended Marshall High.

Marshall High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Freedom Hill Elementary
Elementary : Shrevewood Elementary
Elementary : Stenwood Elementary
Elementary : Westbriar Elementary
Elementary : Westgate Elementary
Elementary : Wolftrap Elementary
Middle : Kilmer Middle

Students at Marshall High are 42% White, 23% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Marshall High ranks 52nd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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