- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marine City, MI
Marine City High School
Federal NCES profile for Marine City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261242004941
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marine City High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marine City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Marine City High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marine City High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marine City, MI.
School address
District: East China School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261242004941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Marine City High School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 261242004941 · Marine City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.2:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: St Clair High School (715 students)
Marine City High School shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marine City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Clair High
St Clair High School
715 students
- St Clair Middl
St Clair Middle School
614 students
- This school
Marine City High School
437 students
- Gearing Elemen
Gearing Elementary School
353 students
- Belle River El
Belle River Elementary School
343 students
- Pine River Ele
Pine River Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Marine City High School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marine City High School compares
Marine City High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$14,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Marine City High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for East China School District reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marine City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Clair Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gearing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle River Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marine City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Marine City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marine City High School
How many students attend Marine City High School?
Marine City High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marine City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine City High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Marine City High School?
31.2% of students at Marine City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marine City High School?
The largest demographic group at Marine City High School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Marine City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marine City High School?
Marine City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Marine City High School rank among public schools in Marine City?
By Resource Investment Index, Marine City High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marine City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East China School District?
Besides Marine City High School, East China School District also operates St Clair High School (715 students), St Clair Middle School (614 students), and Gearing Elementary School (353 students). See the East China School District district page for the complete list.