- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marathon, WI
Marathon High
Federal NCES profile for Marathon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550867000992
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marathon High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marathon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marathon High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marathon, WI.
School address
District: Marathon City School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550867000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Marathon High grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 550867000992 · Marathon, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 13.7:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marathon Elementary (323 students)
Marathon High grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marathon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marathon Eleme
Marathon Elementary
323 students
- This school
Marathon High
274 students
- Marathon Ventu
Marathon Venture Academy
173 students
What this shows Marathon High reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marathon High compares
Marathon High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,404
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Marathon High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Marathon City School District reports $12,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marathon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon Venture Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marathon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marathon High
How many students attend Marathon High?
Marathon High has 274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marathon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marathon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marathon High is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Marathon High?
13.3% of students at Marathon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marathon High?
The largest demographic group at Marathon High is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Marathon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marathon High?
Marathon High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marathon High rank among public schools in Marathon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marathon High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marathon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marathon City School District?
Besides Marathon High, Marathon City School District also operates Marathon Elementary (323 students) and Marathon Venture Academy (173 students). See the Marathon City School District district page for the complete list.