Is Legacy High School a good school?

Legacy High School ranks 296 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Legacy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Legacy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Legacy High School?

Students at Legacy High School are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Legacy High School

Summary:

Legacy High School is a public magnet high school in Marysville, Washington, serving 215 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marysville School District, which is ranked 177 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby Marysville Getchell High School and Marysville Pilchuck High School, Legacy High School has a more diverse student population with higher percentages of Hispanic and Native American students. However, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. Legacy also has significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates than the other Marysville high schools. Additionally, Legacy serves a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.47% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite having higher per-student spending than the other Marysville high schools, Legacy High School's performance has been declining over the years, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. The data also reveals disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with male students outperforming female students and Hispanic students performing better than their White peers. These challenges suggest that Legacy High School may face unique obstacles that require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

7204 27th Ave NE
Marysville, WA 98271

(360) 965-3000

District: Marysville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
296^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,652

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.9%

Hispanic:

21.4%

American Indian:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Legacy High School ranks worse than 67.7% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Marysville School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.35. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), Hispanic (21.4%), American Indian (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 10.9, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Marysville School District. (See more...)

Compare Legacy High School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legacy High School is $18,652, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Marysville School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Legacy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Legacy High School 296^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Legacy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Marysville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marysville School District 177^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Legacy High School

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Rank History for all students at Legacy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	59.40	171^st	390	56.2%
2005	86.01	31^st	394	92.1%
2006	68.44	124^th	395	68.6%
2007	67.04	130^th	399	67.4%
2008	58.18	192^nd	396	51.5%
2009	46.83	249^th	402	38.1%
2010	29.19	323^rd	423	23.6%
2011	14.41	368^th	440	16.4%
2012	27.40	348^th	450	22.7%
2013	27.06	358^th	454	21.1%
2015	12.69	320^th	341	6.2%
2016	44.40	200^th	306	34.6%
2017	29.24	232^nd	301	22.9%
2018	24.72	260^th	315	17.5%
2019	16.98	367^th	417	12.0%
2021	22.04	369^th	455	18.9%
2022	9.97	412^th	434	5.1%
2023	16.64	391^st	442	11.5%
2024	34.35	296^th	437	32.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Legacy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.61	60^th	128	53.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Legacy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	21.61	196^th	227	13.7%
2019	29.46	259^th	344	24.7%
2021	41.54	231^st	392	41.1%
2022	2.79	368^th	370	0.5%
2024	20.64	308^th	356	13.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Legacy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	20.80	215^th	243	11.5%
2019	13.40	325^th	358	9.2%
2021	20.00	329^th	390	15.6%
2022	4.56	362^nd	368	1.6%
2024	24.80	273^rd	347	21.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Legacy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	27.86	200^th	254	21.3%
2019	17.47	310^th	355	12.7%
2021	26.65	305^th	395	22.8%
2022	16.36	319^th	363	12.1%
2023	14.87	323^rd	358	9.8%
2024	43.00	212^th	362	41.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Legacy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	33.05	164^th	241	32.0%
2021	53.90	113^th	278	59.4%
2022	32.53	183^rd	261	29.9%

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Rank History for White students at Legacy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	15.63	205^th	222	7.7%
2019	9.86	356^th	382	6.8%
2021	12.21	390^th	413	5.6%
2022	10.80	361^st	390	7.4%
2023	6.97	364^th	379	4.0%
2024	25.93	296^th	374	20.9%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a student
Friday, February 11, 2011

It was a very good public high school experience. The smaller class sizes fostered a more intimate learning environment and a sense of community. Most of the teachers seemed to actually enjoy teaching (A shocker, I know) and many had master's degrees and offered several college credit classes. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Legacy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	120	0	6	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	140
2005	153	0	6	9	12	n/a	n/a	0	180
2006	197	2	8	12	14	n/a	n/a	0	233
2007	211	1	8	8	9	n/a	n/a	0	237
2008	274	3	13	11	24	n/a	n/a	0	325
2009	292	7	15	20	20	n/a	n/a	2	356
2010	310	8	16	27	28	n/a	n/a	4	393
2011	251	4	6	50	12	1	43	0	367
2012	245	5	3	47	12	1	44	0	357
2013	241	2	3	35	10	0	44	0	335
2014	233	8	4	31	9	0	32	0	317
2015	233	7	5	40	12	1	24	0	322
2016	216	4	4	25	12	2	21	0	284
2017	160	4	4	21	14	2	13	0	218
2018	121	2	2	22	15	1	8	0	171
2019	182	3	1	46	26	2	28	0	288
2020	156	2	4	50	21	2	30	0	265
2021	167	6	5	51	20	4	32	0	285
2022	169	9	8	74	25	4	29	2	320
2023	118	4	6	46	19	2	19	1	215

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 Legacy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	140	6.0	23.3	18.6
2005	180	6.0	30.0	21.7
2006	233	9.8	23.8	22.7
2007	237	10.3	23.0	21.5
2008	325	16.1	20.2	23.1
2009	356	15.6	22.8	26
2010	393	16.3	24.1	36.5
2011	367	16.7	21.9	39
2012	357	17.2	20.7	45.7
2013	335	16.6	20.1	51.3
2014	317	n/a	n/a	49.8
2015	322	16.0	20.1	54.7
2016	284	14.0	20.2	50.4
2017	218	12.4	17.4	47.2
2018	171	9.0	19.0	42.1
2019	288	15.7	18.2	47.6
2020	265	15.9	16.6	56.6
2021	285	18.2	15.6	53.7
2022	320	24.4	13.0	53.8
2023	215	19.5	10.9	60.5

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 Legacy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	140	6.0	23.3	18.6
2005	180	6.0	30.0	21.7
2006	233	9.8	23.8	22.7
2007	237	10.3	23.0	21.5
2008	325	16.1	20.2	23.1
2009	356	15.6	22.8	26
2010	393	16.3	24.1	36.5
2011	367	16.7	21.9	39
2012	357	17.2	20.7	45.7
2013	335	16.6	20.1	51.3
2014	317	n/a	n/a	49.8
2015	322	16.0	20.1	54.7
2016	284	14.0	20.2	50.4
2017	218	12.4	17.4	47.2
2018	171	9.0	19.0	42.1
2019	288	15.7	18.2	47.6
2020	265	15.9	16.6	56.6
2021	285	18.2	15.6	53.7
2022	320	24.4	13.0	53.8
2023	215	19.5	10.9	60.5

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.

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