MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Marshall High is a public high school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Falls Church, VA with about 2,270 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 134 teachers, Marshall High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
George C. Marshall High School, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Fairfax County Public School system. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors programs, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant community culture with a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, boasting competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a variety of interests.
The school is defined by its "Statesmen" spirit, which emphasizes pride, inclusivity, and community engagement. Its location along the Leesburg Pike corridor places it at the heart of a bustling suburban environment, allowing the school to benefit from a robust network of local partnerships and resources. By prioritizing both rigorous college-preparatory academics and the social-emotional development of its students, Marshall High aims to cultivate well-rounded, globally-minded individuals prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and their future careers.
For more information, contact Marshall High at (703) 714-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Falls Church, VA with about 2,270 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,270
- Teachers:
- 134.28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,270 students
- White
- 49.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.7%
- Asian
- 19.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.