- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Marquette Senior High School held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 260001303869 · Marquette, MI Other · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 19.2:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bothwell Middle School (696 students)
Marquette Senior High School held near 953 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marquette Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marquette Senior High School
940 students
- Bothwell Middl
Bothwell Middle School
696 students
- Cherry Creek E
Cherry Creek Elementary School
430 students
- Superior Hills
Superior Hills Elementary School
405 students
- Sandy Knoll Sc 322
Sandy Knoll School
322 students
- Graveraet Elem 289
Graveraet Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Marquette Senior High School reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marquette Senior High School compares
Marquette Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Marquette Area Public Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~940 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 953 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.