Marysville High School is a public school located in Marysville, California, USA within the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The school mascot is the Indians and the school colors are orange and black. As of June 2024, it has had 151 graduating classes.
Serving 1,034 students in grades 9-12, Marysville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marysville High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Marysville school district, covering approximately 392.6 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 18.1 miles from the school to its edge and reaching up to 45.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marysville High School's student population of 1,034 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,034 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1871
School Calendar
Campus Size
64 acres
School Motto
'Gateway to the Goldfields'
School Rankings
Marysville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marysville High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6885 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Orange
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marysville High School's ranking?
Marysville High School is ranked #6885 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marysville High School often compared to?
Marysville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheatland Union High School, Lindhurst High School, Core Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marysville High School?
The graduation rate of Marysville High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Marysville High School?
1,034 students attend Marysville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Marysville High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marysville High School?
Marysville High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marysville High School offer ?
Marysville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marysville High School part of?
Marysville High School is part of Marysville Joint Unified School District.
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