- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albion, MI
Marshall Opportunity High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Opportunity 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 262297001536
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Opportunity High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 109
- students enrolled
Marshall Opportunity High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marshall Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262297001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Marshall Opportunity High School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-20.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 262297001536 · Albion, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 18.2:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (787 students)
Marshall Opportunity High School shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-20.4%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Marshall Opportunity High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
787 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle School
541 students
- Walters Elemen 293
Walters Elementary
293 students
- Hughes Element 261
Hughes Elementary School
261 students
- Gordon Element 252
Gordon Elementary School
252 students
- This school 109
Marshall Opportunity High School
109 students
What this shows Marshall Opportunity High School reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall Opportunity High School compares
Marshall Opportunity High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 53.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 111.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Marshall Opportunity High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Marshall Public Schools reports $14,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall Opportunity High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walters Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hughes Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Opportunity 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
Nationwide high 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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall Opportunity High School
How many students attend Marshall Opportunity High School?
Marshall Opportunity High School has 109 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albion, MI. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Opportunity High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Opportunity High School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall Opportunity High School?
71.1% of students at Marshall Opportunity High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Opportunity High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Opportunity High School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Albion, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Opportunity High School?
Marshall Opportunity High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Marshall Public Schools?
Besides Marshall Opportunity High School, Marshall Public Schools also operates Marshall High School (787 students), Marshall Middle School (541 students), and Walters Elementary (293 students). See the Marshall Public Schools district page for the complete list.