Enrollment
281
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshall, WI
Marshall High
Federal NCES profile for Marshall High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550879001013
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall High has class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marshall, WI.
School address
District: Marshall School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550879001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall High
Marshall High is a mid-sized high school in Marshall, Wisconsin, enrolling 281 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 469 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #442, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Marshall School District also operates Marshall Early Learning Center (251 students) and Marshall Elementary (246 students) alongside Marshall High.
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 compares
Marshall High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Marshall High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall School District, which includes Marshall High.
$15,370
Per student
+3%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 54.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Early Learning Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jedi Virtual K-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall High
How many students attend Marshall High?
Marshall High has 281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshall, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall High is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall High?
27.0% of students at Marshall High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall High?
The largest demographic group at Marshall High is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Marshall, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall High?
Marshall High 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 rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marshall, WI. 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 a good school?
Marshall High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Wisconsin 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 School District?
Besides Marshall High, Marshall School District also operates Marshall Early Learning Center (251 students), Marshall Elementary (246 students), and Jedi Virtual K-12 (188 students). See the Marshall School District district page for the complete list.
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