Serving 953 students in grades 7-12, Marquette Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 953 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Marquette Senior High School's student population of 953 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
953 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marquette Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marquette Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #468 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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%.
How many students attend Marquette Senior High School?
953 students attend Marquette Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% 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, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marquette Senior High School?
Marquette Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 School District.
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