Enrollment
160
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marcellus, MI
Marcellus High School
Federal NCES profile for Marcellus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262274005973
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcellus High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Marcellus · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcellus High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI.
School address
District: Marcellus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262274005973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marcellus High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marcellus High School
Marcellus High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Marcellus, Michigan, enrolling 160 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus Elementary School (264 students) and Marcellus Middle School (136 students) alongside Marcellus 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 Marcellus High School compares
Marcellus High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 90.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Marcellus High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marcellus Community Schools, which includes Marcellus High School.
$13,508
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 16.6%
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 Marcellus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcellus Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcellus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Volinia Outcome Base School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcellus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~160 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marcellus High School
How many students attend Marcellus High School?
Marcellus High School has 160 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marcellus, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Marcellus High School?
54.3% of students at Marcellus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcellus High School?
The largest demographic group at Marcellus High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Marcellus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcellus High School?
Marcellus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marcellus High School rank among public schools in Marcellus?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcellus High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Marcellus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marcellus on the city page.
Is Marcellus High School a good school?
Marcellus High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan 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 Marcellus Community Schools?
Besides Marcellus High School, Marcellus Community Schools also operates Marcellus Elementary School (264 students), Marcellus Middle School (136 students), and Volinia Outcome Base School (40 students). See the Marcellus Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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