Marquette Senior High School is a public high school located in Marquette, Michigan, serving grades 9–12. The school enrolled 1097 students in 2024–25, making it the largest high school in the Upper Peninsula. The school is part of the Marquette Area Public Schools district.
Serving 940 students in grades 7-12, Marquette Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Marquette Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Marquette, MI, covering approximately 158.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marquette Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Marquette Senior High School's student population of 940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
940 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Marquette Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marquette Senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Redmen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marquette Senior High School's ranking?
Marquette Senior High School is ranked #691 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Marquette Senior High School often compared to?
Marquette Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Negaunee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marquette Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Marquette Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Marquette Senior High School?
940 students attend Marquette Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marquette Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marquette Senior High School?
Marquette Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Marquette Senior High School offer ?
Marquette Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marquette Senior High School part of?
Marquette Senior High School is part of Marquette Area School District.
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