At a glance
Reported students
940
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405
Marquette Senior High School: 940 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 973
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Marquette Senior High School
Marquette Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Marquette. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Marquette Area Public Schools. NCES reports 940 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.6%) and multiracial (6.6%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Marquette Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.15
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.6%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Marquette Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
127 reported students
Bothwell Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
696 reported students
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Superior Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Sandy Knoll School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
322 reported students
Graveraet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Public schools near Marquette Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Knoll School Elementary · Marquette Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 322 | 0.8 mi |
| Vandenboom Alternative High School High · Marquette Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 127 | 1 mi |
| Graveraet Elementary School Elementary · Marquette Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 289 | 1.1 mi |
| MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit Other · Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency | PK–12 | 38 | 1.3 mi |
| Bothwell Middle School Middle · Marquette Area Public Schools | 05–08 | 696 | 1.5 mi |
| Marquette Branch Prison High · Michigan Department of Corrections | 09–12 | 1 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marquette Senior High School
What grades does Marquette Senior High School serve?
Marquette Senior High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Marquette Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Marquette Senior High School?
Marquette Senior High School reported 940 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 973 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marquette Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 940 students and 48.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marquette Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marquette Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marquette Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marquette Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marquette Senior High School in?
Marquette Senior High School is part of Marquette Area Public Schools, based in Marquette, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marquette Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sandy Knoll School (0.8 mi), Vandenboom Alternative High School (1 mi), Graveraet Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.