Enrollment
1,181
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550882001021
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshfield High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshfield High
Marshfield High is a large high school in Marshfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,181 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,181 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Marshfield Unified School District also operates Grant Elementary (554 students) and Marshfield Middle (537 students) alongside Marshfield 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 Marshfield High compares
Marshfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield Unified School District, which includes Marshfield High.
$14,070
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~1,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Marshfield High a good school?
Marshfield High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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