About Us
John Marshall was the first and original high school in Rochester and serves approximately 1,500 students in grades 9 - 12. Located in Northwest Rochester, JM Rockets pride themselves on a strong school culture, giving back to the community each December through a program called JM Gives.
Approximately 82%* of John Marshall Rockets graduate to institutions of higher education. The JM curriculum is designed to meet the needs of its diverse student body with opportunities in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), College in the Schools (CIS), Tech Prep, and Project Lead the Way (PLTW).
Our Mission at John Marshall
Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, independence, and resilience to pursue a fulfilling path.
Challenged to Strive. Supported to Thrive.
Our Districtwide Values
Providing exceptional opportunities to succeed
We offer an extraordinary level of opportunities, classes, and experiences. Our standard of excellence ensures more than one path to success.
Building belonging and connection
By celebrating differences and embracing individual perspectives, we cultivate a vibrant sense of community and culture that benefits students, staff, and families.
Ensuring excellence through evidence
Guided by research and data, we enrich student learning and wellbeing through intentional decisions supported by proven practices.
Supporting the whole student
Through nurturing social skills and emotional wellbeing, we meet each student’s needs to help them flourish on their unique path.
Digging deeper for real-world application
We go beyond convention by fostering critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and deeper learning for success here in Rochester and beyond.
Investing in our community’s future
As the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning, we prepare the next generation of thinkers and doers.