Marcellus High School
Tel:
(315) 673-6300
Marcellus High School serves 544 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marcellus High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marcellus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Marcellus High School's student population of 544 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marcellus High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marcellus High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #117 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 97% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marcellus Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marcellus High School is Skaneateles Senior High School (5.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is C S Driver Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is K C Heffernan Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marcellus K C Heffernan Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 415 students
0.3 miles
2 Learners Lndg
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6100 0.3 K-3 415 - Marcellus C S Driver Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 626 students
0.4 miles
2 Reed Pkwy
Marcellus, NY 13108
(315) 673-6200 0.4 4-8 626 - Camillus Camillus Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 402 students
3.2 miles
5525 Ike Dixon Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 672-3159 3.2 6-8 402 - Camillus East Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
4.1 miles
401 Blackmore Rd
Camillus, NY 13031
(315) 487-4648 4.1 K-5 357 - Skaneateles Skaneateles Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 323 students
4.8 miles
35 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241 4.8 6-8 323
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