- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marinette, WI
Marinette High
Federal NCES profile for Marinette High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550870000995
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marinette High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marinette · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marinette High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marinette, WI.
School address
District: Marinette School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550870000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Marinette High held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 550870000995 · Marinette, WI High · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 14.7:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Marinette Middle (534 students)
Marinette High held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marinette High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marinette High
618 students
- Marinette Midd
Marinette Middle
534 students
- Marinette Prim
Marinette Primary
390 students
- Marinette Inte
Marinette Intermediate
372 students
What this shows Marinette High reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marinette High compares
Marinette High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$13,229
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Marinette High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Marinette School District reports $13,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marinette High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marinette Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marinette Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marinette High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marinette High
How many students attend Marinette High?
Marinette High has 618 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marinette, WI. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marinette High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marinette High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marinette High?
42.8% of students at Marinette High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marinette High?
The largest demographic group at Marinette High is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Marinette, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marinette High?
Marinette High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Marinette High rank among public schools in Marinette?
By Resource Investment Index, Marinette High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marinette, 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 Marinette School District?
Besides Marinette High, Marinette School District also operates Marinette Middle (534 students), Marinette Primary (390 students), and Marinette Intermediate (372 students). See the Marinette School District district page for the complete list.