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  2. Diversity
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  3. Teachers
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  4. College Prep
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  5. Clubs & Activities
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  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
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  8. Sports
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  9. Food
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  10. Resources & Facilities
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John Marshall Senior High School is a highly rated, public school located in Rochester, MN. It has 1,545 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 63% in reading.
Address
1510 14th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Telephone
(507) 328-5400
Website
rochester.k12.mn.us

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
63%
Percent Proficient - Math
47%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1290
11 responses
Average ACT
26
121 responses
AP Enrollment
25%
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Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
Poll
90%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 107 responses
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  • Homecoming football game and parade
    22%
  • Fundraising for Christmas Anonymous
    21%
  • Pepfests
    16%
  • Painoia (School wide game of tag)
    14%
  • Mangant (Pagent for senior guys)
    10%
  • Rivalry Games
    7%
  • PowderBuff
    3%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,545
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.25 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.25 responses
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.25 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.2%
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.35 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.35 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.35 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,631/ year
National
$12,239
92%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.38 responses
39%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.38 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.38 responses
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For the most part, the extracurricular opportunities are awesome! There is a wide variety of clubs, but sometimes administration support isn't the best. Athletics sometimes overshadow clubs and it can be disappointing. This can be referenced with how administration originally refused a state send-off for five Speech members in 2016, despite they always have sendoffs for other clubs... Especially sports. It took the longest time to get the school to start a debate team. Overall, it is pivotal to understand that for the most part extracurriculars are great. It's just administration that can be disappointing.
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John Marshall Senior High School was, to me, the most diverse, comfortable, and spirited high school there was in Rochester, Minnesota. When I first entered my first year there, I expected to be a loner and not have any friends, but immediately, my peers made me feel welcome and all of my anxiety left as well. The teachers are overall really kind and very well at doing their job. The clubs at school are very unique and diverse, making kids feel comfortable to express themselves with kids of the same interest and mindset. Overall the school is very nice as well as welcoming. Definitely will miss it when I leave for college. Like our saying, once a rocket, always a rocket.
My favorite aspect of John Marshall Senior High School is the camaraderie. I was so proud when the student body came together raising over 30,000 dollars for Christmas Anonymous. Whenever there is a charitable need, everyone at John Marshall pitches in and does what needs to be done. Being a member of both the John Marshall Dance Team and Marching Band, I have a large part in cheering on the rest of the student body. It’s nice to be a big part of student life. Unfortunately when you have a large student body numbering 1,545 there are occasional fights and skirmishes that put a blemish on John Marshall’s reputation. The news media seems to focus more on the negative than the positive. I would like the community to know the John Marshall I see. Caring students, helpful educators, and school spirit.