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#904 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 28% in state

Marquette Senior High School

High School · Marquette Area Public Schools · Marquette, MI

A Marquette Area Public Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1203 WEST FAIR AVE, Marquette, MI 49855

  • Math 38% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation22.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$13,529
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Marquette Senior High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency38%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 51% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marquette Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average697/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marquette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,321

Median home value

$245,100

Median rent

$992/mo

College educated

44.9%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vandenboom Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.0 mi151Compare →
Marquettealger Administrative UnitEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.3 mi24Compare →
North Star Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–122.1 mi191Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Marquette Area Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$13,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marquette Senior High School is listed in Marquette Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marquette Senior High School

Marquette Senior High School is a public high school in Marquette, MI, part of Marquette Area Public Schools, serving approximately 953 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marquette Senior High School

What grades does Marquette Senior High School serve?

Marquette Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Marquette Senior High School?

Marquette Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 953 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Senior High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marquette Senior High School rank in MI?

Marquette Senior High School ranks #904 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Marquette Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marquette Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Marquette Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marquette Senior High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Marquette Senior High School a charter school?

No, Marquette Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marquette Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Marquette Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marquette Senior High School?

21.1% of students at Marquette Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
953
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Marquette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49855)
33,199
Area average commute
14.9 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49855; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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