Enrollment
143
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marysville, WA
Legacy High School
Federal NCES profile for Legacy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530486003102
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486003102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Legacy High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Legacy High School
Legacy High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 143 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.5:1, Legacy High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Washington schools and 57% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 68/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marysville's high schools, it stands alongside Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students): Legacy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.5:1 vs 24.7:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) alongside Legacy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Legacy High School compares
Legacy High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 57% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Legacy High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Legacy High School.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Legacy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Marysville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Marysville Getchell High School
Standard public school
1,381 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Marysville Nwesd 189 Youth Engagement
Alternative education program
205 students
Heritage School
Standard public school
130 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Marysville Online High School
Alternative education program
69 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Legacy High School
How many students attend Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has 143 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 7.5:1, which is 57% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legacy High School?
56.7% of students at Legacy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy High School?
The largest demographic group at Legacy High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legacy High School rank among high schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Legacy High School a good school?
Legacy High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marysville School District?
Besides Legacy High School, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.
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