- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marshfield, WI
Marshfield High
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550882001021
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Marshfield, WI.
School address
District: Marshfield Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550882001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Marshfield High held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 81.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550882001021 · Marshfield, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 14.8:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Elementary (554 students)
Marshfield High held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 81.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Marshfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marshfield High
1,181 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
554 students
- Marshfield Mid
Marshfield Middle
537 students
- Washington Ele 316
Washington Elementary
316 students
- Madison Elemen 295
Madison Elementary
295 students
- Lincoln Elemen 281
Lincoln Elementary
281 students
What this shows Marshfield High reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshfield High compares
Marshfield High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Marshfield High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
District finance for Marshfield Unified School District reports $13,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshfield High
How many students attend Marshfield High?
Marshfield High has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marshfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,242 (2022-23) → 1,244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield High is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield High?
29.1% of students at Marshfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield High?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield High is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Marshfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield High?
Marshfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Marshfield High rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield Unified School District?
Besides Marshfield High, Marshfield Unified School District also operates Grant Elementary (554 students), Marshfield Middle (537 students), and Washington Elementary (316 students). See the Marshfield Unified School District district page for the complete list.