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#1224 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 26% in state

Marcellus High School

High School · Marcellus Central School District · Marcellus, NY

A Marcellus Central School District high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 MUSTANG HILL, Marcellus, NY 13108

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$24,650
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Marcellus High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 39 points since 2018, to 59% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marcellus 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average296/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$90,377

Median home value

$232,800

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

47%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
12 boys'·10 girls'·33 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Skaneateles Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–124.9 mi409Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Marcellus Central School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$24,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marcellus High School is listed in MARCELLUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marcellus High School

Marcellus High School is a public high school in Marcellus, NY, part of Marcellus Central School District, serving approximately 453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marcellus High School

What grades does Marcellus High School serve?

Marcellus High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marcellus High School?

Marcellus High School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marcellus High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marcellus High School rank in NY?

Marcellus High School ranks #1,224 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Marcellus High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marcellus High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Marcellus High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcellus High School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Marcellus High School a charter school?

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

Is Marcellus High School a Title I school?

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

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

21.6% of students at Marcellus 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Onondaga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 13108)
6,144
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
50.7
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 13108; 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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