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John Marshall High School vs. Richmond High School For The Arts

Should you attend John Marshall High School or Richmond High School For The Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
John Marshall High School
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Richmond High School For The Arts
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, John Marshall High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,292 students in grades 9-12, Richmond High School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
622 students
1,292 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Marshall High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richmond High School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Marshall High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richmond High School For The Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
94 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Marshall High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richmond High School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Marshall High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richmond High School For The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#778 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#1726 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Marshall High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richmond High School For The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 50% in VA)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Marshall High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richmond High School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Marshall High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richmond High School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John Marshall High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Richmond High School For The Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Marshall High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Richmond High School For The Arts by grade.
Grade 9 Students
185
336
Grade 10 Students
158
326
Grade 11 Students
152
310
Grade 12 Students
127
320

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richmond High School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richmond High School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
76%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richmond High School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richmond High School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richmond High School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Marshall High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richmond High School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Marshall High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richmond High School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Marshall High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richmond High School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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