Enrollment
1,182
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marysville, WA
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Federal NCES profile for Marysville Pilchuck High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530486003317
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marysville Pilchuck High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marysville Pilchuck High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Pilchuck High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486003317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marysville Pilchuck High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marysville Pilchuck High School
Marysville Pilchuck High School is a higher-need, large high school in Marysville, Washington, enrolling 1,182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,182 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1182 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marysville's high schools, it stands alongside Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students): Marysville Pilchuck High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 24.7:1).
Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students) and Cedarcrest School (704 students) alongside Marysville Pilchuck 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 Pilchuck High School compares
Marysville Pilchuck 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Washington - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
Asian 6.0%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Marysville Pilchuck High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville School District, which includes Marysville Pilchuck 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 Pilchuck High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marysville Pilchuck High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 Getchell High School
Standard public school
1,381 students 24.7:1 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 (~1,182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marysville Pilchuck High School
How many students attend Marysville Pilchuck High School?
Marysville Pilchuck High School has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marysville, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marysville Pilchuck High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Pilchuck High School is 19.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marysville Pilchuck High School?
54.0% of students at Marysville Pilchuck High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marysville Pilchuck High School?
The largest demographic group at Marysville Pilchuck High School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marysville Pilchuck High School?
Marysville Pilchuck High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Marysville Pilchuck High School rank among high schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Pilchuck High School ranks #5 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 Pilchuck High School a good school?
Marysville Pilchuck High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Washington schools. 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 Pilchuck High School, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 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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