Enrollment
787
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshall, MI
Marshall High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262297005985
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Marshall, MI.
School address
District: Marshall Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262297005985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall High School
Marshall High School is a large high school in Marshall, Michigan, enrolling 787 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 22% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 787 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshall Public Schools also operates Marshall Middle School (541 students) and Walters Elementary (293 students) alongside Marshall 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 Marshall High School compares
Marshall 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,222
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Marshall High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Public Schools, which includes Marshall High School.
$13,222
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Marshall High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walters Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high 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 (~787 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall High School
How many students attend Marshall High School?
Marshall High School has 787 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshall, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall High School?
36.3% of students at Marshall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Marshall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall High School?
Marshall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Marshall High School rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Marshall, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
Is Marshall High School a good school?
Marshall High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. 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 Marshall Public Schools?
Besides Marshall High School, Marshall Public Schools also operates Marshall Middle School (541 students), Walters Elementary (293 students), and Hughes Elementary School (261 students). See the Marshall Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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