Enrollment
940
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marquette, MI
Marquette Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Marquette Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001303869
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marquette Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Marquette · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marquette Senior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Marquette, MI.
School address
District: Marquette Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001303869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marquette Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marquette Senior High School
Marquette Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Marquette, Michigan, enrolling 940 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.7% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 940 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Bothwell Middle School (696 students) and Cherry Creek Elementary School (430 students) alongside Marquette Senior 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 Marquette Senior High School compares
Marquette Senior 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$11,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 87.6%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Marquette Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marquette Area Public Schools, which includes Marquette Senior High School.
$11,849
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Marquette Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothwell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Knoll School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graveraet Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marquette Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~940 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marquette Senior High School
How many students attend Marquette Senior High School?
Marquette Senior High School has 940 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marquette, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Senior High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marquette Senior High School?
19.7% of students at Marquette Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquette Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Marquette Senior High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Marquette, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquette Senior High School?
Marquette Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Marquette Senior High School rank among schools in Marquette?
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Marquette, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marquette on the city page.
Is Marquette Senior High School a good school?
Marquette Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Marquette Area Public Schools?
Besides Marquette Senior High School, Marquette Area Public Schools also operates Bothwell Middle School (696 students), Cherry Creek Elementary School (430 students), and Superior Hills Elementary School (405 students). See the Marquette Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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