- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Falls Church, VA
Marshall High
Federal NCES profile for Marshall High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000535
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall High has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Marshall High held near 2,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.8 → 153.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+81 students YoY 510126000535 · Falls Church, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,200 enr · 17.5:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Marshall High held near 2,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+81 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.8 → 153.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Marshall High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school
Marshall High
2,200 students
What this shows Marshall High reports 2,200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall High compares
Marshall High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,200 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,200
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 22.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Marshall High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Falls Church
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall High
How many students attend Marshall High?
Marshall High has 2,200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,109 (2022-23) → 2,190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+81).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall High is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall High?
19.3% of students at Marshall High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall High?
The largest demographic group at Marshall High is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall High?
Marshall High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall High rank among high schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Falls Church, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Marshall High, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.