Marsing High School

Summary:

Marsing High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Marsing, Idaho, with a student population of 229. Despite serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school consistently outperforms the state and nearby districts in academic performance and graduation rates, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

Marsing High School's academic excellence is evident in its ISAT test scores, with 61.3% of students proficient or better in Math and 73.4% in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state and Marsing Joint District averages. The school also maintains impressive four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.1% to 86.9% over the past five years, consistently outpacing the state and nearby districts. Additionally, Marsing High School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, a testament to its ability to engage and support its diverse student population, which includes a significant Hispanic/Latino representation.

Compared to nearby schools in the Nampa and Caldwell districts, Marsing High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently strong academic outcomes. This success is particularly noteworthy given the school's higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, suggesting that Marsing High School is effectively allocating resources and providing a high-quality education that is meeting the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639-0340

(208) 649-5411

District: Marsing Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,038

Feeder schools for Marsing High School:

Elementary:	Marsing Elementary School
Middle:	Marsing Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.1%

Hispanic:

37.1%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marsing High School ranks better than 91.2% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marsing High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), Hispanic (37.1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marsing High School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Marsing High School employs 16.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marsing High School is $9,038.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marsing High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Marsing High School 14^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Marsing High School in the ranking list.)

Marsing Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marsing Joint District 25^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marsing High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	71.62	36^th	151	76.2%
2009	25.99	106^th	128	17.2%
2010	60.31	66^th	169	60.9%
2011	57.24	76^th	165	53.9%
2012	62.14	63^rd	162	61.1%
2013	60.29	66^th	160	58.8%
2015	64.95	18^th	74	75.7%
2016	63.91	24^th	76	68.4%
2017	98.49	2^nd	101	98.0%
2021	94.85	3^rd	88	96.6%
2022	95.66	3^rd	110	97.3%
2023	95.87	4^th	106	96.2%
2024	87.49	14^th	159	91.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marsing High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181	181
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	185	185
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	222	222
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	211	211
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	193	193
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	193	193
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	189	189
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	193	193
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	196	196
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	197	197
2001	136	0	0	46	2	n/a	n/a	0	184
2002	142	0	1	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2003	142	0	1	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2004	131	0	3	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2005	135	0	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2006	136	0	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2007	146	0	1	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	210
2008	134	0	0	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	215
2009	133	1	1	85	2	n/a	n/a	0	222
2010	141	1	0	82	1	n/a	n/a	0	225
2011	155	0	1	85	0	0	2	0	243
2012	164	0	0	73	0	0	1	0	238
2013	153	0	0	72	0	0	0	0	225
2014	166	0	1	80	1	0	1	0	249
2015	148	0	1	80	0	0	1	0	230
2016	154	0	0	84	0	0	0	0	238
2017	158	0	2	92	3	0	1	0	256
2018	147	0	1	95	2	0	1	0	246
2019	162	0	1	92	3	0	4	0	262
2020	148	1	1	93	0	0	7	0	250
2021	141	3	0	83	1	0	4	0	232
2022	129	3	1	84	3	0	7	0	227
2023	132	2	0	91	1	1	2	0	229
2024	149	2	0	89	0	0	0	0	240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marsing High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	181	10.0	18.1	42
1992	185	11.0	16.8	35.7
1993	222	12.7	17.5	35.1
1994	211	13.2	16.0	45
1995	193	14.3	13.5	44.6
1996	193	14.3	13.5	44.6
1997	189	12.4	15.2	38.1
1998	193	12.4	15.6	43
1999	196	13.0	15.1	51
2000	197	14.8	13.3	57.4
2001	184	15.2	12.1	41.8
2002	182	12.4	14.7	44.5
2003	182	12.4	14.7	44.5
2004	183	13.7	13.4	43.7
2005	187	13.1	14.3	49.2
2006	205	13.4	15.3	50.2
2007	210	14.8	14.2	44.3
2008	215	13.3	16.2	50.7
2009	222	13.3	16.6	58.6
2010	225	13.3	16.9	72
2011	243	14.1	17.1	63
2012	238	16.0	14.8	66.4
2013	225	13.7	16.3	64.9
2014	249	15.3	16.2	61.8
2015	230	14.0	16.4	51.3
2016	238	13.0	18.3	59.2
2017	256	14.8	17.2	63.3
2018	246	16.4	14.9	58.1
2019	262	16.4	15.9	50.4
2020	250	15.8	15.7	49.2
2021	232	16.9	13.6	42.2
2022	227	17.3	13.1	21.6
2023	229	16.3	14.0	42.8
2024	240	16.5	14.4	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marsing High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	181	10.0	18.1	42
1992	185	11.0	16.8	35.7
1993	222	12.7	17.5	35.1
1994	211	13.2	16.0	45
1995	193	14.3	13.5	44.6
1996	193	14.3	13.5	44.6
1997	189	12.4	15.2	38.1
1998	193	12.4	15.6	43
1999	196	13.0	15.1	51
2000	197	14.8	13.3	57.4
2001	184	15.2	12.1	41.8
2002	182	12.4	14.7	44.5
2003	182	12.4	14.7	44.5
2004	183	13.7	13.4	43.7
2005	187	13.1	14.3	49.2
2006	205	13.4	15.3	50.2
2007	210	14.8	14.2	44.3
2008	215	13.3	16.2	50.7
2009	222	13.3	16.6	58.6
2010	225	13.3	16.9	72
2011	243	14.1	17.1	63
2012	238	16.0	14.8	66.4
2013	225	13.7	16.3	64.9
2014	249	15.3	16.2	61.8
2015	230	14.0	16.4	51.3
2016	238	13.0	18.3	59.2
2017	256	14.8	17.2	63.3
2018	246	16.4	14.9	58.1
2019	262	16.4	15.9	50.4
2020	250	15.8	15.7	49.2
2021	232	16.9	13.6	42.2
2022	227	17.3	13.1	21.6
2023	229	16.3	14.0	42.8
2024	240	16.5	14.4	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marsing High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,192 (13.2%)	$7,846 (86.8%)	$9,038

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marsing High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Marsing High School)	89.6	66.6	23%
All Grades Math (Marsing Joint District)	46.1	43.6	2.5%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marsing High School)	77.1	80.9	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marsing Joint District)	48.7	49.7	1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	262	229	12.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	92	91	1.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	162	132	18.5%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.4%	42.8%	7.6%

Schools Near Marsing High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)	ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marsing High School	Public	9-12	209 8th Avenue West	Marsing	83639	Owyhee County	Marsing Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 649-5411	240	17	14.4	48.3%	149 (62.1%)	2 (0.8%)	89 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.5	14^th of 159 public high schools	91.2%		95.9	4^th of 106 public high schools	96.2%	10	61.3		73.4	$9,038	$1,192	$7,846
Homedale High School	Public	9-12	203 East Idaho Avenue	Homedale	83628	Owyhee County	Homedale Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 337-4613	410	21	19.8	43.2%	256 (62.4%)	4 (1.0%)	144 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	3.6	140^th of 159 public high schools	11.9%		23.7	87^th of 106 public high schools	17.9%	53	10.6		24.1	$8,109	$684	$7,425
Vallivue High School	Public	9-12	1407 Homedale Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 454-9253	1,247	66	19.0	37.4%	629 (50.4%)	18 (1.4%)	552 (44.3%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.1%)	46.9	89^th of 159 public high schools	44.0%		47.3	59^th of 106 public high schools	44.3%	30	26.1	37.2	68.8	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Caldwell Senior High School	Public	9-12	3401 South Indiana	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3304	1,394	72	19.3	76.3%	403 (28.9%)	9 (0.6%)	932 (66.9%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	9 (0.6%)	31 (2.2%)	14.5	131^st of 159 public high schools	17.6%		25.2	84^th of 106 public high schools	20.8%	47	15.4	21.9	42.5	$7,929	$1,369	$6,561
Wilder High School	Public	9-12	419 Huff Road	Wilder	83676	Canyon County	Wilder District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 482-6229	143	10	14.2	100.0%	28 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)				$9,690	$968	$8,722
Cossa Academy	Public	7-12	109 Penny Lane	Wilder	83676	Canyon County	Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa)	No	No	No	No	(208) 482-7904	86	9	9.8	95.3%	48 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)				$9,687	$976	$8,711
Vallivue Academy	Public	9-12	6123 Timber Drive	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-1917	116	11	10.5	76.7%	34 (29.3%)	2 (1.7%)	76 (65.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)			33.3	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Canyon Springs High School	Public	9-12	516 North 11th Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3325	182	14	12.9	93.4%	33 (18.1%)	1 (0.5%)	143 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)			15.6	$9,214	$1,576	$7,638
Elevate Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	114 W. Chicago Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Elevate Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 332-6800	491	37	13.2	70.3%	175 (35.6%)	2 (0.4%)	300 (61.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)
Nampa Senior High School	Public	9-12	203 Lake Lowell Avenue	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 498-0551	1,374	67	20.5	39.4%	702 (51.1%)	15 (1.1%)	580 (42.2%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.8%)	58 (4.2%)	14.6	130^th of 159 public high schools	18.2%		31.4	80^th of 106 public high schools	24.5%	50	15.1	20.1	43.7	$7,607	$974	$6,633

Frequently Asked Questions about Marsing High School

Is Marsing High School a good school?

Yes. Marsing High School ranks in the top 8.8% of Idaho high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Marsing High School?

Students at Marsing High School are 62% White, 37% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Marsing High School?

Marsing High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marsing Elementary School
Middle : Marsing Middle School

What district is Marsing High School in?

Marsing Joint District

How many students attend Marsing High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Marsing High School.

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