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 1,067 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,067 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marysville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Marysville High School's student population of 1,067 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,067 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1871
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marysville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#6655 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marysville High School's ranking?
Marysville High School is ranked #6655 out of 9,602 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marysville High School?
1,067 students attend Marysville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Marysville High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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