- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Berwick, ME
Marshwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231137000491
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshwood High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in South Berwick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Maine
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshwood High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshwood High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in South Berwick, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 35/Msad 35 · Maine
NCES ID 231137000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Marshwood High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 231137000491 · South Berwick, ME High · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 13.2:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshwood Middle School (490 students)
Marshwood High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Marshwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marshwood High School
659 students
- Marshwood Midd
Marshwood Middle School
490 students
- Central School
Central School
402 students
- Marshwood Grea
Marshwood Great Works School
287 students
- Eliot Elementa
Eliot Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Marshwood High School reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshwood High School compares
Marshwood High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 74% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Maine - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$17,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Marshwood High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 35/Msad 35 reports $17,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshwood Great Works School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eliot Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marshwood High School
How many students attend Marshwood High School?
Marshwood High School has 659 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Berwick, ME. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshwood High School is 13.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshwood High School?
8.9% of students at Marshwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshwood High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in South Berwick, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshwood High School?
Marshwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Marshwood High School rank among public schools in South Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshwood High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in South Berwick, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 35/Msad 35?
Besides Marshwood High School, Rsu 35/Msad 35 also operates Marshwood Middle School (490 students), Central School (402 students), and Marshwood Great Works School (287 students). See the Rsu 35/Msad 35 district page for the complete list.