- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marlborough, MA
Marlborough High
Federal NCES profile for Marlborough High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250732001133
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlborough High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Marlborough · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 985
- students enrolled
Marlborough High has class sizes smaller than 78% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlborough High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Marlborough, MA.
School address
District: Marlborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250732001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Marlborough High held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.5 → 95.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 250732001133 · Marlborough, MA High · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School (965 students)
Marlborough High held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.5 → 95.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Marlborough High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marlborough High
985 students
- 1 Lt Charles W
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
965 students
- Goodnow Brothe
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
781 students
- Charles Jawore
Charles Jaworek School
631 students
- Richer
Richer
596 students
- Francis J Kane
Francis J Kane
575 students
What this shows Marlborough High reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlborough High compares
Marlborough High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$20,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
White 27.2%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Marlborough High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
District finance for Marlborough reports $20,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlborough High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Jaworek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richer | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis J Kane | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlborough High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Marlborough
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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marlborough High
How many students attend Marlborough High?
Marlborough High has 985 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marlborough, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlborough High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlborough High is 10.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlborough High?
The largest demographic group at Marlborough High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Marlborough, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlborough High?
Marlborough High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Marlborough High rank among public schools in Marlborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlborough High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Marlborough, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marlborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Marlborough?
Besides Marlborough High, Marlborough also operates 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School (965 students), Goodnow Brothers Elementary School (781 students), and Charles Jaworek School (631 students). See the Marlborough district page for the complete list.