Enrollment
798
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Coos Bay, OR
Marshfield Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410366000216
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Coos Bay · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield Senior High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Senior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Coos Bay, OR.
School address
District: Coos Bay Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 410366000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshfield Senior High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshfield Senior High School
Marshfield Senior High School is a large high school in Coos Bay, Oregon, enrolling 798 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 91% of state schools at 798 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Coos Bay Sd 9 spends $14,108 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Coos Bay's high schools, it stands alongside Destinations Academy (46 students): Marshfield Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 15.3:1).
Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Millicoma School (473 students) and Marshfield Junior High (418 students) alongside Marshfield Senior 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 Marshfield Senior High School compares
Marshfield Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$14,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Marshfield Senior High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coos Bay Sd 9, which includes Marshfield Senior High School.
$14,108
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.6%
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millicoma School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Coos Bay
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~798 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Senior High School
How many students attend Marshfield Senior High School?
Marshfield Senior High School has 798 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coos Bay, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Senior High School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield Senior High School?
31.4% of students at Marshfield Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield Senior High School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Coos Bay, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield Senior High School?
Marshfield Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Marshfield Senior High School rank among public schools in Coos Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Senior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Coos Bay, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coos Bay on the city page.
Is Marshfield Senior High School a good school?
Marshfield Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Coos Bay Sd 9?
Besides Marshfield Senior High School, Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Millicoma School (473 students), Marshfield Junior High (418 students), and Sunset School (380 students). See the Coos Bay Sd 9 district page for the complete list.
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