Marshall Senior High School (Minnesota)

Marshall Senior High School is a public high school located in Marshall, Minnesota, United States. The school educates students in grades 9 to 12.[2] This high school received a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10 based on the students' test scores.[3] In 2011, the 10th grade reading scores and the 11th grade science scores were both above the state average. However, the 11th grade math scores were 3% below the Minnesota state average.[3]

Marshall High School
Location
400 Tiger Drive

Marshall, Minnesota
56258

United States
Coordinates44°26′21″N 95°47′05″W
Information
TypePublic
School districtMarshall Public School District
PrincipalBrian Jones[1]
Faculty51.05 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment824 (2017–18)[2]
Student to teacher ratio16.14[2]
Color(s)Orange and Black   
MascotTiger
Websitewww.marshall.k12.mn.us/mhs/site/default.asp

Administration

This is the administration as of March 9, 2015.[4]

  • Principal: Brian Jones
  • Assistant Principal: Travis Frazee
  • Activities Director: Bruce Remme
  • Superintendent: Scott Monson

Graduation requirements

In order to earn a diploma, students must pass Writing, Reading, and Math GRAD tests. They must also take the Reading and Math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.[5]

Students are also required to achieve 30.5 credits in the following areas:

  • 4 credits language (must include English 9 plus 1.5 credits in literature and 1.5 credits in writing)
  • 4 credits social studies (must include Social 9, U.S. History, World Geography, Economics and U.S. Government)
  • 3 credits of math (must include Algebra IB, Geometry, and Algebra II)
  • 3 credits of science (must include Science 9 and Biology)
  • 1 credit of fine arts
  • 1 credit of technology
  • .5 credits of career education
  • .5 credits in consumer awareness
  • 1 credit of physical education
  • .5 credits of health
  • 12.5 credits of electives

Activities

Marshall Senior High School has a variety of activities that teach the athletes skills such as: teamwork, self-discipline, time-management, and dedication. The school offers fine art activities as well as athletic activities.

The fine art programs are:

  • Knowledge Bowl
  • Business Professionals of America (BPA)
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA)
  • Student Council
  • Year Book
  • Math Team
  • Band (Pep band, Jazz band, and Marching Band)
  • Choir (Show choir, Swing choir, and Roaring Twenties)
  • One-Act Play
  • Musical (Fall)
  • Peer Helpers
  • Speech
  • Youth as Resources

The athletic activities are:

  • Basketball (Boys and Girls)-2001, 2002 Girls State Champions 1963 Boys State Champions
  • Baseball (Boys)
  • Cross Country (Boys and Girls)-2003, 2004 Boys State Champions
  • Dance Team (Girls)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Golf (Boys and Girls)
  • Gymnastics (Girls)
  • Hockey (Boys and Girls)
  • Soccer (Boys, Girls play on the boys team)
  • Softball-Fastpitch (Girls)
  • Swimming & Diving (Girls)
  • Tennis (Girls)
  • Track (Boys and Girls)
  • Volleyball (Girls)-2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 State Champions
  • Wrestling (Boys)

The activities have 75% of the student body participating in at least one activity a year. 63% of students who participate are involved in two or more activities. The school has nine Minnesota High School League (MSHSL) Team State Champions and 67 teams compete in MSHSL state tournaments as well as many individuals competing in state tournaments.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Marshall High School homepage". Retrieved 2011-03-15.
  2. "Marshall High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2011-03-15. "Total Students: 787 (2008–2009)"
  3. http://www.greatschools.org/school/rating.page?id=1253&state=MN#from..HeaderLink
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2012-03-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Marshall Senior High School Website".
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