Marshall High School

Summary:

Marshall High School is a public high school serving 733 students in grades 9-12 in Marshall, Michigan. The school is part of the Marshall Public Schools district, which is ranked 246 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Marshall High School stands out for its predominantly white student population, with 76.26% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than nearby schools like Battle Creek Central High School (30.87% white) and WK Kellogg Preparatory High School (24.2% white). The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.7% to 95.2% over the past five years, outperforming nearby schools. Additionally, Marshall High School students generally perform better on standardized tests compared to district and state averages.

However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 146 out of 666 Michigan high schools in 2018-2019 to 319 out of 743 in 2023-2024. This may be due to a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.7% in 2018-2019 to 27.3% in 2022-2023, as well as a growing proportion of students from low-income families, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 31.91% in 2021-2022 to 40.52% in 2022-2023. These challenges suggest that Marshall High School may be facing difficulties that are impacting its overall performance and warrant further investigation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 701 N Marshall Ave
       Marshall, MI  49068-9642


(269) 781-1252

District: Marshall Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,727 Help


Feeder schools for Marshall High School:

Elementary:    Gordon Elementary School
    Harrington Elementary School
    Hughes Elementary School
    Walters Elementary
Middle:    Marshall Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  769

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
8.6%
African American:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marshall High School ranks better than 57.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marshall High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Marshall High School has the largest high school student body size in the Marshall Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (8.6%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marshall Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall High School is 20.2. 1 high schools in the Marshall Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Marshall High School employs 37.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall High School is $13,727, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Marshall Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall High School 319th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Marshall High School in the ranking list.)

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Marshall Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Public Schools 246th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marshall High School

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Rank History for all students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.14 181st 705 74.3%
2007 78.17 147th 767 80.8%
2008 82.41 118th 750 84.3%
2009 70.84 256th 754 66.0%
2010 78.12 151st 765 80.3%
2011 80.27 134th 784 82.9%
2012 84.44 98th 773 87.3%
2013 80.72 126th 805 84.3%
2014 75.01 157th 799 80.4%
2015 65.60 290th 832 65.1%
2016 75.57 177th 852 79.2%
2017 73.54 175th 835 79.0%
2018 78.37 155th 824 81.2%
2019 75.23 146th 666 78.1%
2021 49.08 259th 561 53.8%
2022 54.73 269th 531 49.3%
2023 60.67 252nd 735 65.7%
2024 52.90 319th 743 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.14 158th 315 49.8%
2024 66.73 29th 130 77.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.31 274th 755 63.7%
2019 68.35 131st 532 75.4%
2021 32.25 300th 417 28.1%
2022 42.26 249th 369 32.5%
2023 24.04 494th 614 19.5%
2024 67.43 161st 654 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.25 161st 710 77.3%
2019 65.51 181st 554 67.3%
2021 37.43 293rd 462 36.6%
2022 65.24 152nd 416 63.5%
2023 68.65 157th 611 74.3%
2024 44.63 327th 619 47.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.99 143rd 707 79.8%
2019 75.35 121st 543 77.7%
2021 52.01 192nd 472 59.3%
2022 33.58 320th 440 27.3%
2023 39.68 376th 611 38.5%
2024 51.26 276th 633 56.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.43 37th 254 85.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.71 32nd 64 50.0%
2023 33.19 129th 190 32.1%
2024 33.89 130th 195 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Marshall High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.06 110th 708 84.5%
2019 75.84 120th 582 79.4%
2021 56.61 182nd 516 64.7%
2022 58.02 206th 492 58.1%
2023 63.06 193rd 647 70.2%
2024 46.06 331st 638 48.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marshall High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 811 1 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1989 769 0 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 790
1990 712 0 3 17 9 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 669 0 3 15 10 n/a n/a 0 697
1992 667 0 6 13 8 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 679 0 7 14 7 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 715 0 7 21 6 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 802 0 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 825
1996 802 0 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 825
1997 732 2 7 22 6 n/a n/a 0 769
1998 819 4 4 23 9 n/a n/a 0 859
1999 813 4 4 34 7 n/a n/a 0 862
2000 795 4 8 29 4 n/a n/a 0 840
2001 793 3 8 27 8 n/a n/a 0 839
2002 818 5 7 24 10 n/a n/a 0 864
2003 818 5 7 24 10 n/a n/a 0 864
2004 810 7 14 20 7 n/a n/a 0 858
2005 791 8 7 31 7 n/a n/a 0 844
2006 840 8 8 33 7 n/a n/a 0 896
2007 807 11 7 37 10 n/a n/a 0 872
2008 779 9 3 30 7 n/a n/a 0 828
2009 744 9 9 25 8 n/a n/a 0 795
2010 727 20 8 22 4 n/a n/a 0 781
2011 690 26 8 19 3 0 2 0 748
2012 675 17 10 19 2 0 2 0 725
2013 666 16 6 17 1 0 0 0 706
2014 702 104 14 36 1 0 5 0 862
2015 717 100 14 27 1 0 8 0 867
2016 695 104 13 33 3 0 6 0 854
2017 702 88 16 34 5 0 11 0 856
2018 662 97 13 40 4 0 16 0 832
2019 651 95 12 45 4 0 17 0 824
2020 617 99 8 53 2 0 19 0 798
2021 592 105 10 50 1 0 33 0 791
2022 576 69 9 61 2 0 32 0 749
2023 559 75 9 57 3 0 30 0 733
2024 601 56 9 66 4 0 33 0 769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marshall High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 833 n/a n/a n/a
1989 790 n/a n/a 4.2
1990 741 46.0 16.1 4.6
1991 697 n/a n/a n/a
1992 694 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 707 n/a 0.0 5.9
1994 749 37.8 19.8 4.7
1995 825 50.0 16.5 6.8
1996 825 50.0 16.5 6.8
1997 769 47.0 16.4 7.9
1998 859 49.0 17.5 7.7
1999 862 48.0 18.0 5
2000 840 49.0 17.1 8.5
2001 839 49.0 17.1 6.1
2002 864 45.2 19.1 9
2003 864 45.2 19.1 9
2004 858 51.6 16.6 7.5
2005 844 45.8 18.4 11.8
2006 896 48.3 18.6 17
2007 872 45.1 19.3 21
2008 828 43.9 18.9 20
2009 795 46.6 17.1 18.9
2010 781 40.9 19.0 22
2011 748 39.5 18.9 20.1
2012 725 39.3 18.4 21.9
2013 706 37.3 18.9 22.5
2014 862 41.5 20.7 34.9
2015 867 44.0 19.7 30.8
2016 854 42.0 20.3 31.5
2017 856 41.8 20.4 31.1
2018 832 43.0 19.3 37.3
2019 824 39.0 21.1 35.8
2020 798 39.4 20.2 36.8
2021 791 39.6 19.9 34.8
2022 749 38.4 19.4 31.9
2023 733 37.4 19.5 40.5
2024 769 37.9 20.2 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marshall High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 833 n/a n/a n/a
1989 790 n/a n/a 4.2
1990 741 46.0 16.1 4.6
1991 697 n/a n/a n/a
1992 694 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 707 n/a 0.0 5.9
1994 749 37.8 19.8 4.7
1995 825 50.0 16.5 6.8
1996 825 50.0 16.5 6.8
1997 769 47.0 16.4 7.9
1998 859 49.0 17.5 7.7
1999 862 48.0 18.0 5
2000 840 49.0 17.1 8.5
2001 839 49.0 17.1 6.1
2002 864 45.2 19.1 9
2003 864 45.2 19.1 9
2004 858 51.6 16.6 7.5
2005 844 45.8 18.4 11.8
2006 896 48.3 18.6 17
2007 872 45.1 19.3 21
2008 828 43.9 18.9 20
2009 795 46.6 17.1 18.9
2010 781 40.9 19.0 22
2011 748 39.5 18.9 20.1
2012 725 39.3 18.4 21.9
2013 706 37.3 18.9 22.5
2014 862 41.5 20.7 34.9
2015 867 44.0 19.7 30.8
2016 854 42.0 20.3 31.5
2017 856 41.8 20.4 31.1
2018 832 43.0 19.3 37.3
2019 824 39.0 21.1 35.8
2020 798 39.4 20.2 36.8
2021 791 39.6 19.9 34.8
2022 749 38.4 19.4 31.9
2023 733 37.4 19.5 40.5
2024 769 37.9 20.2 36.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marshall High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $389 (3.8%) $9,838 (96.2%) $10,227
2020 $377 (3.7%) $9,924 (96.3%) $10,301
2021 $840 (7.4%) $10,447 (92.6%) $11,287
2022 $842 (6.8%) $11,496 (93.2%) $12,339
2023 $1,015 (7.4%) $12,711 (92.6%) $13,726

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 666 High schoolsRanks 252nd of 735 High schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Marshall High School)48.946.5
 2.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Marshall Public Schools)43.740.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Marshall High School)7057.4
 12.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Marshall Public Schools)6350
 13%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marshall High School)48.936.7
 12.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Marshall Public Schools)44.130.4
 13.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students824733
 11%
African American9575
 21.1%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic4557
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White651559
 14.1%
Two or More Races1730
 76.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%40.5%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall High School

Students at Marshall High School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 769 students attended Marshall High School.

Marshall High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gordon Elementary School
Elementary : Harrington Elementary School
Elementary : Hughes Elementary School
Elementary : Walters Elementary
Middle : Marshall Middle School

Marshall High School ranks 319th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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