Is Marysville Getchell High School a good school?

Marysville Getchell High School ranks 232 nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Marysville Getchell High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,498 students attended Marysville Getchell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Marysville Getchell High School?

Students at Marysville Getchell High School are 48% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Marysville Getchell High School?

Marysville Getchell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Allen Creek Elementary School Elementary : Grove Elementary Elementary : Kellogg Marsh Elementary School Elementary : Liberty Elementary Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary Middle : Cedarcrest School

Marysville Getchell High School

Summary:

Marysville Getchell High School is a public high school in Marysville, Washington, serving 1,498 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.

Marysville Getchell High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 48.26% White, 23.77% Hispanic, 11.28% Asian, and 10.55% two or more races. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 93.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Heritage School (44.4%) and Marysville NWESD 189 Youth Engagement (32.6%). While the school's test scores are generally better than the district and state averages, its performance for Asian and White students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups.

Despite its strengths, Marysville Getchell High School has faced some challenges. Its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 143 out of 434 high schools in 2021-2022 to 232 out of 437 high schools in 2023-2024. The school also has a higher dropout rate, ranging from 4.4% to 9.4% over the past few years, and a significant percentage of students (48.53% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges. When compared to nearby schools, Marysville Getchell High School generally outperforms Legacy High School and Marysville Pilchuck High School, but lags behind the higher-performing Lake Stevens Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8301 84th St. NE
Marysville, WA 98270

(360) 965-2602

District: Marysville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
232^nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,472

Feeder schools for Marysville Getchell High School:

Elementary:	Allen Creek Elementary School
	Grove Elementary
	Kellogg Marsh Elementary School
	Liberty Elementary
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	Sunnyside Elementary
Middle:	Cedarcrest School

Student/teacher ratio: 26.5

Number of students: 1,498

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

Hispanic:

23.8%

Asian:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marysville Getchell High School ranks worse than 53.1% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Marysville School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marysville Getchell 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 Marysville Getchell High School has the largest high school student body size in the Marysville School District. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), Hispanic (23.8%), Asian (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marysville Getchell High School is 26.5. 3 high schools in the Marysville School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Marysville Getchell High School employs 56.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marysville Getchell High School is $16,472. 3 high schools in the Marysville School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marysville Getchell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marysville Getchell High School 232^nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Marysville Getchell High School in the ranking list.)

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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 Marysville Getchell High School

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Rank History for all students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	47.98	228^th	417	45.3%
2021	49.48	211^th	455	53.6%
2022	62.77	143^rd	434	67.1%
2023	46.04	235^th	442	46.8%
2024	45.55	232^nd	437	46.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	40.79	98^th	163	39.9%
2021	45.27	97^th	195	50.3%
2022	37.74	119^th	179	33.5%
2023	31.74	117^th	166	29.5%
2024	42.08	94^th	161	41.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.83	56^th	102	45.1%
2022	45.33	35^th	70	50.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	29.54	105^th	128	18.0%
2021	31.49	142^nd	212	33.0%
2023	24.49	89^th	110	19.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	44.41	192^nd	344	44.2%
2021	53.03	156^th	392	60.2%
2022	70.65	83^rd	370	77.6%
2023	41.76	209^th	362	42.3%
2024	54.56	146^th	356	59.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	79.52	8^th	43	81.4%
2021	66.70	8^th	45	82.2%
2022	84.88	2^nd	27	92.6%
2023	36.78	10^th	19	47.4%
2024	79.31	3^rd	24	87.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	43.97	218^th	358	39.1%
2021	47.52	185^th	390	52.6%
2022	57.55	152^nd	368	58.7%
2023	44.94	198^th	357	44.5%
2024	42.95	198^th	347	42.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.92	11^th	47	76.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	51.25	168^th	355	52.7%
2021	50.47	177^th	395	55.2%
2022	62.62	129^th	363	64.5%
2023	39.46	217^th	358	39.4%
2024	41.26	216^th	362	40.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	46.99	65^th	121	46.3%
2021	39.77	81^st	136	40.4%
2022	33.53	88^th	124	29.0%
2023	15.46	103^rd	118	12.7%
2024	54.30	48^th	113	57.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	90.14	7^th	86	91.9%
2021	83.16	9^th	111	91.9%
2023	28.30	58^th	78	25.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	34.29	160^th	241	33.6%
2021	51.15	125^th	278	55.0%
2022	70.76	57^th	261	78.2%
2023	61.74	76^th	249	69.5%
2024	45.56	127^th	248	48.8%

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Rank History for White students at Marysville Getchell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	42.65	230^th	382	39.8%
2021	40.75	238^th	413	42.4%
2022	63.40	139^th	390	64.4%
2023	38.45	244^th	379	35.6%
2024	31.74	279^th	374	25.4%

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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

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Sunday, February 21, 2021

Great school - wonderful, caring teachers as well as a very involved administration. They keep me updated regarding school events. Teachers communicate often. The best high school in Marysville! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marysville Getchell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	916	39	147	357	33	12	170	0	1674
2019	877	47	162	374	32	14	155	0	1661
2020	817	33	169	342	33	15	141	0	1550
2021	757	36	162	335	44	13	134	0	1481
2022	715	41	170	341	32	9	159	4	1471
2023	723	44	169	356	26	14	158	8	1498

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 Marysville Getchell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1674	65.0	25.7	34.2
2019	1661	66.3	25.0	37.4
2020	1550	62.0	25.0	37.9
2021	1481	56.9	26.0	36.4
2022	1471	55.6	26.4	38.7
2023	1498	56.4	26.5	48.5

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 Marysville Getchell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1674	65.0	25.7	34.2
2019	1661	66.3	25.0	37.4
2020	1550	62.0	25.0	37.9
2021	1481	56.9	26.0	36.4
2022	1471	55.6	26.4	38.7
2023	1498	56.4	26.5	48.5

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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