Marquette Senior High School

1203 West Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 968 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Marquette Senior High School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
968 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Marquette Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marquette Senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#624 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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38%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marquette Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
89%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marquette Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #624 out of 2,925 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marquette Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Marquette Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Marquette Senior High School?
968 students attend Marquette Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Marquette Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1.
What grades does Marquette Senior High School offer ?
Marquette Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marquette Senior High School part of?
Marquette Senior High School is part of Marquette Area Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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