Enrollment
1,381
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marysville, WA
Marysville Getchell High School
Federal NCES profile for Marysville Getchell 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 530486003607
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marysville Getchell High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marysville Getchell High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Getchell High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486003607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marysville Getchell High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marysville Getchell High School
Marysville Getchell High School is a large high school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 1,381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 40% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.9% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,381 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Marysville's high schools, it stands alongside Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students): Marysville Getchell High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 19.7:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students) and Cedarcrest School (704 students) alongside Marysville Getchell 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 Marysville Getchell High School compares
Marysville Getchell High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 11% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,381
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Marysville Getchell High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Marysville Getchell High School.
$18,152
Per student
-7%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Marysville Getchell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marysville Getchell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Marysville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Marysville Nwesd 189 Youth Engagement
Alternative education program
205 students
Legacy High School
Standard public school
143 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Heritage School
Standard public school
130 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Marysville Online High School
Alternative education program
69 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marysville Getchell High School
How many students attend Marysville Getchell High School?
Marysville Getchell High School has 1,381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marysville Getchell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Getchell High School is 24.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marysville Getchell High School?
39.9% of students at Marysville Getchell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marysville Getchell High School?
The largest demographic group at Marysville Getchell High School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marysville Getchell High School?
Marysville Getchell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marysville Getchell High School rank among high schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Getchell High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Marysville Getchell High School a good school?
Marysville Getchell High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Marysville School District?
Besides Marysville Getchell High School, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), Cedarcrest School (704 students), and Marysville Middle School (656 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.
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