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Marshall High School

#19 in Best Public High Schools in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 306 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Marshall High School is a top rated, public school located in Falls Church, VA. It has 2,173 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 91% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.
    Address
    7731 Leesburg Pike
    Falls Church, VA 22043
    Telephone
    (703) 714-5400
    Website
    marshallhs.fcps.edu
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    Marshall High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    96%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    91%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    1300
    516 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    171 responses
    AP Enrollment
    0%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $114,195
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,146
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $525,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.36 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.36 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 82 responses
    Report
    • Spirit Week
      32%
    • Sports games against our rival
      21%
    • Prom
      20%
    • Homecoming
      16%
    • Pep rallies
      6%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • I don't have friends so I dont find anything fun.
      1%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,173
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    17%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.38 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.38 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.38 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $66,938
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.7%
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.47 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.47 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.47 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,160/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.48 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.48 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.48 responses
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    Marshall High School Reviews

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    Marshall is one of the best high schools in Fairfax County, VA. In many ways, from the school programs to administration, it is an excellent school. They offer a variety of IB classes as an IB school. There are millions of clubs in the school and teachers are all excellent. There is also a college and career center which prepares the school's juniors and seniors about the college applications process and many more! There are a variety of sports, and each year students participate and win many competitions in different sport activities.
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    I attended GCM for all four years of high school, and graduated with the IB Diploma, and have since attended a high ranking university. Marshall, specifically the History and Biology departments, prepared me for college more than most of my peers. The biology program's focus on performing labs and writing lab reports prepared me for my human phys lab, in which we were required to conduct our own research like the science fairs and IAs at GCM. Mr. Osborne ensured that his students were familiar with some basic software and knew how to properly write and follow lab techniques, allowing me to walk into our experiment proposal projects this year confident and prepared. The History and English departments' focus on writing, and making clear assertions that are maintained throughout the piece, ensured I knew how to write clearly and concisely at the college level before beginning my first writing class.
    Loved the teachers, loved the courses. Rigorous, yet rewarding International Baccalaureate program. Amazing athletics department. Major renovations were finished in 2016 and the school is gorgeous now. Teachers really care about the students and respect them, so the students respect the teachers as well. Really great vocational school "Marshall Academy" within the high school that offers Automotive Tech, Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Cyber Security, Computer Systems A+, Chinese, Cisco CCNA Networking, and more! Amazing extracurriculars and a very supportive community.