Marshall High

7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043

2,200 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,200

Total Students

168.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall High
Demographic	Student Count
White	879
Hispanic	525
Black	149
Asian	490
Two or More	148
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
879 (40.0%)
Hispanic
525 (23.9%)
Asian
490 (22.3%)
Black
149 (6.8%)
Two or More
148 (6.7%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)714-5400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	168.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 510

Grade 10 570

Grade 11 567

Grade 12 553