Enrollment
995
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marietta, OH
Marietta High School
Federal NCES profile for Marietta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001901246
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marietta High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marietta High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Marietta, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marietta High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marietta High School
Marietta High School is a large combined-grade school in Marietta, Ohio, enrolling 995 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 256 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 995 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marietta City also operates Marietta Elementary School (628 students) and Washington School (251 students) alongside Marietta 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 Marietta High School compares
Marietta High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$12,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 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 89.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Marietta High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes Marietta High School.
$12,531
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 19.4%
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 Marietta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phillips School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marietta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marietta High School
How many students attend Marietta High School?
Marietta High School has 995 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marietta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 Marietta High School?
36.7% of students at Marietta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marietta High School?
The largest demographic group at Marietta High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Marietta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marietta High School?
Marietta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marietta High School rank among public schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Marietta, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marietta on the city page.
Is Marietta High School a good school?
Marietta High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Marietta City?
Besides Marietta High School, Marietta City also operates Marietta Elementary School (628 students), Washington School (251 students), and Phillips School (204 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.
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