Enrollment
886
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshall, MN
Marshall High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271894000892
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Marshall, MN.
School address
District: Marshall Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271894000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall High School
Marshall High School is a large high school in Marshall, Minnesota, enrolling 886 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 93% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #149.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 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).
Marshall Public School District also operates Marshall Middle School (655 students) and Southview Elementary (524 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 Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$13,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 10.2%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Marshall High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall Public School District, which includes Marshall High School.
$13,309
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Side Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Ec Voluntary Prek | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Matec | 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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall High School
How many students attend Marshall High School?
Marshall High School has 886 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshall, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall High School?
35.7% of students at Marshall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall High School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Marshall, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall High School?
Marshall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 high schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Marshall, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Marshall on the city page.
Is Marshall High School a good school?
Marshall High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota 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 School District?
Besides Marshall High School, Marshall Public School District also operates Marshall Middle School (655 students), Southview Elementary (524 students), and Park Side Elementary (407 students). See the Marshall Public School District district page for the complete list.
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