Marshall Fundamental Secondary School

College Preparation

Marshall Fundamental Secondary School's comprehensive curriculum emphasizes the teaching of knowledge and skills that students need in order to be successful in post-high school education. The basic curriculum exceeds the minimum entrance requirements of all major universities and military institutions.

College-bound students have an opportunity to get a head start on their future through a myriad of Advanced Placement classes. Marshall Fundamental Secondary School offers more Advanced Placement classes than any other secondary school in Pasadena. Nearby Pasadena City College offers concurrent enrollment to students, and Advanced Placements courses, which count directly towards college credit.

Marshall was one of three schools in the nation to receive a "College Board Inspiration Award" in 2003. This prestigious award is given by the College Board in recognition of a school's success in broadening students' access to college.

Rated in the top 4% of public high schools nationally, and ranked 113 of the 739 schools billed as the "best high schools in America" (Newsweek 2003 Challenge Index), Marshall is determined to continue to raise the bar of excellence in education for all of its students.