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#842 of 1,226 schools in OR

Marshfield Senior High School

High School · Coos Bay Sd 9 · Coos Bay, OR

A Coos Bay Sd 9 high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1255 Hemlock Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420

  • Math 18% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.4% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$16,087
Chronic Absenteeism62.9%

Students at Marshfield Senior High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marshfield 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,152/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coos Bay), 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

$61,624

Median home value

$282,300

Median rent

$982/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Destinations AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.4 mi50Compare →
Resource Link Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–121.1 mi37Compare →
North Bend Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.8 mi753Compare →
Alternative Youth Activities, IncPrivate · tuitionNot rated10–123.2 mi16Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Coos Bay Sd 9

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$16,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshfield Senior High School is listed in Coos Bay SD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshfield Senior High School

Marshfield Senior High School is a public high school in Coos Bay, OR, part of Coos Bay Sd 9, serving approximately 835 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshfield Senior High School

What grades does Marshfield Senior High School serve?

Marshfield Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshfield Senior High School?

Marshfield Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Senior High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshfield Senior High School rank in OR?

Marshfield Senior High School ranks #842 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Marshfield Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshfield Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Marshfield Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshfield Senior High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshfield Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Marshfield Senior High School a Title I school?

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

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

69.2% of students at Marshfield 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
835
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Coos County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 97420)
27,579
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
44.5
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97420; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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