Is Marinette High a good school?

Marinette High ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Marinette High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Marinette High.

What is the racial makeup of Marinette High?

Students at Marinette High are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Marinette High?

Marinette High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Marinette Intermediate Elementary : Marinette Primary Middle : Marinette Middle

Marinette High

Summary:

Marinette High is a public high school in Marinette, Wisconsin, serving 635 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marinette School District, which is ranked 415 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marinette High faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state average in subjects like Social Studies (33.56% vs. 45.08%), English Language Arts (31.41%), Mathematics (22.44%), and Science (23.72%). The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22% to 45% over the past five years. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Gibraltar High and Coleman High, Marinette High's performance is significantly lower, particularly for certain student subgroups such as female, male, and white students, as well as those with special needs or from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $12,767 to $13,163 over the past three years, the lack of corresponding improvements in academic outcomes suggests the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing Marinette High's challenges. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively high, but its dropout rate has been higher than the state average, indicating that more support may be needed to help students succeed and stay in school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2135 Pierce Ave
Marinette, WI 54143-3998

(715) 735-1300

District: Marinette School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
399^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,163

Feeder schools for Marinette High:

Elementary:	Marinette Intermediate
	Marinette Primary
Middle:	Marinette Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.1%

Hispanic:

5.2%

African American:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marinette High ranks worse than 92.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.03. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Marinette High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (86.1%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marinette High is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Marinette High employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marinette High is $13,163.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marinette High:

SchoolDigger ranks Marinette High 399^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Marinette High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Marinette School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marinette School District 415^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marinette High

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Rank History for all students at Marinette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	74.92	52^nd	275	81.1%
2005	61.92	131^st	287	54.4%
2006	65.04	124^th	292	57.5%
2007	60.09	163^rd	281	42.0%
2008	60.63	203^rd	437	53.5%
2009	56.35	244^th	438	44.3%
2010	66.80	162^nd	450	64.0%
2011	59.86	224^th	445	49.7%
2012	46.02	332^nd	452	26.5%
2013	43.36	329^th	457	28.0%
2014	42.24	332^nd	462	28.1%
2015	38.15	377^th	466	19.1%
2016	16.16	375^th	408	8.1%
2017	18.70	369^th	410	10.0%
2018	30.07	319^th	410	22.2%
2019	14.42	375^th	400	6.3%
2021	15.82	356^th	390	8.7%
2022	16.75	358^th	391	8.4%
2023	18.59	373^rd	415	10.1%
2024	14.03	399^th	431	7.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marinette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.65	79^th	95	16.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marinette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	50.69	109^th	255	57.3%
2019	24.93	211^th	251	15.9%
2021	23.69	193^rd	226	14.6%
2024	15.66	295^th	326	9.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Marinette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	22.95	302^nd	355	14.9%
2019	14.02	323^rd	343	5.8%
2021	10.82	317^th	332	4.5%
2022	12.12	323^rd	343	5.8%
2023	8.56	313^th	329	4.9%
2024	8.43	337^th	353	4.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Marinette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	33.54	263^rd	373	29.5%
2019	12.24	340^th	354	4.0%
2021	22.85	281^st	334	15.9%
2022	26.81	276^th	347	20.5%
2023	29.82	273^rd	359	24.0%
2024	20.94	321^st	365	12.1%

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Rank History for White students at Marinette High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	21.78	218^th	261	16.5%
2019	7.41	259^th	266	2.6%
2021	9.49	255^th	266	4.1%
2022	10.31	258^th	269	4.1%
2023	10.38	258^th	271	4.8%
2024	6.56	289^th	300	3.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Marinette High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	794	n/a	4	n/a	7	n/a	n/a	805
1990	776	0	8	0	7	n/a	n/a	791
1991	764	1	8	0	2	n/a	n/a	775
1992	807	0	10	0	2	n/a	n/a	819
1993	806	2	12	3	5	n/a	n/a	828
1994	862	3	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	883
1995	939	6	11	11	8	n/a	n/a	975
1996	939	6	11	11	8	n/a	n/a	975
1997	1018	7	10	9	4	n/a	n/a	1048
1998	998	4	6	9	8	n/a	n/a	1025
1999	971	5	7	13	8	n/a	n/a	1004
2000	993	1	3	7	7	n/a	n/a	1011
2001	952	1	3	6	9	n/a	n/a	971
2002	875	2	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	885
2003	875	2	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	885
2004	822	5	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	836
2005	762	4	5	6	8	n/a	n/a	785
2006	751	3	2	10	10	n/a	n/a	776
2007	727	2	3	8	11	n/a	n/a	751
2008	700	3	4	7	11	n/a	n/a	725
2009	715	5	3	9	9	n/a	n/a	741
2010	696	6	3	11	6	n/a	n/a	722
2011	658	4	2	17	8	1	0	690
2012	634	6	3	14	6	1	0	664
2013	594	6	2	13	7	0	2	624
2014	597	7	2	9	6	0	6	627
2015	592	5	4	10	3	0	9	623
2016	606	8	5	12	2	0	11	644
2017	594	8	3	14	0	0	9	628
2018	552	13	4	20	3	0	12	604
2019	558	11	4	26	2	0	12	613
2020	542	16	2	22	1	2	10	595
2021	547	15	2	27	7	1	13	612
2022	573	17	2	28	7	1	15	643
2023	547	24	3	33	9	1	18	635

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 Marinette High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	805	48.0	16.7	9.2
1990	791	50.4	15.6	6.6
1991	775	49.2	15.7	15
1992	819	48.0	17.0	13.4
1993	828	41.8	19.8	11.7
1994	883	49.0	18.0	14
1995	975	53.8	18.1	15
1996	975	53.8	18.1	15
1997	1048	58.2	18.0	14.9
1998	1025	62.1	16.5	12.9
1999	1004	61.7	16.3	19.6
2000	1011	62.5	16.2	17.7
2001	971	61.1	15.9	20.3
2002	885	49.0	18.1	16.2
2003	885	49.0	18.1	16.2
2004	836	49.8	16.8	23.9
2005	785	48.5	16.2	n/a
2006	776	44.3	17.5	n/a
2007	751	42.2	17.8	27.7
2008	725	42.6	17.0	32.1
2009	741	44.5	16.7	36.2
2010	722	44.6	16.1	39.3
2011	690	44.6	15.4	41
2012	664	44.3	14.9	44
2013	624	44.7	13.9	45.8
2014	627	42.2	14.8	49
2015	623	n/a	n/a	43.7
2016	644	42.0	15.3	42.2
2017	628	43.6	14.3	36.5
2018	604	43.1	14.0	36.8
2019	613	42.3	14.4	43.9
2020	595	42.3	14.0	43.2
2021	612	42.5	14.3	48.2
2022	643	43.4	14.8	49.5
2023	635	42.5	14.9	48.8

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 Marinette High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	805	48.0	16.7	9.2
1990	791	50.4	15.6	6.6
1991	775	49.2	15.7	15
1992	819	48.0	17.0	13.4
1993	828	41.8	19.8	11.7
1994	883	49.0	18.0	14
1995	975	53.8	18.1	15
1996	975	53.8	18.1	15
1997	1048	58.2	18.0	14.9
1998	1025	62.1	16.5	12.9
1999	1004	61.7	16.3	19.6
2000	1011	62.5	16.2	17.7
2001	971	61.1	15.9	20.3
2002	885	49.0	18.1	16.2
2003	885	49.0	18.1	16.2
2004	836	49.8	16.8	23.9
2005	785	48.5	16.2	n/a
2006	776	44.3	17.5	n/a
2007	751	42.2	17.8	27.7
2008	725	42.6	17.0	32.1
2009	741	44.5	16.7	36.2
2010	722	44.6	16.1	39.3
2011	690	44.6	15.4	41
2012	664	44.3	14.9	44
2013	624	44.7	13.9	45.8
2014	627	42.2	14.8	49
2015	623	n/a	n/a	43.7
2016	644	42.0	15.3	42.2
2017	628	43.6	14.3	36.5
2018	604	43.1	14.0	36.8
2019	613	42.3	14.4	43.9
2020	595	42.3	14.0	43.2
2021	612	42.5	14.3	48.2
2022	643	43.4	14.8	49.5
2023	635	42.5	14.9	48.8

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 Marinette High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$387 (3.0%)	$12,380 (97.0%)	$12,767
2020	$344 (2.7%)	$12,425 (97.3%)	$12,769
2021	$592 (4.5%)	$12,570 (95.5%)	$13,163

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marinette High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 375^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 373^rd of 415 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Marinette High)	26.4	35.2	8.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Marinette School District)	26.4	35.2	8.7%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette High)	24.1	31.1	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marinette School District)	24.1	30.7	6.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Marinette High)	21.7	16.8	4.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Marinette School District)	21.7	16.1	5.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Marinette High)	20	17.7	2.4%
10th Grade Science (Marinette School District)	20	16.9	3.1%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	613	635	3.6%
African American	11	24	118.2%
American Indian	2	9	350%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	26	33	26.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	558	547	2%
Two or More Races	12	18	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.9%	48.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Marinette High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marinette High	Public	9-12	2135 Pierce Ave	Marinette	54143	Marinette County	Marinette School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 735-1300	635	43	14.9	48.8%	547 (86.1%)	24 (3.8%)	33 (5.2%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)	14	399^th of 431 public high schools	7.4%		18.6	373^rd of 415 public high schools	10.1%	26	31.4	22.4	23.7	33.6	$13,163	$592	$12,570
Peshtigo High	Public	9-12	380 Green St	Peshtigo	54157	Marinette County	Peshtigo School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 582-3711	339	22	15.5	28.3%	328 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	29.2	329^th of 431 public high schools	23.7%		29.3	314^th of 415 public high schools	24.3%	15	20.0	34.4	37.7	42.4	$11,639	$259	$11,379
Oconto High	Public	9-12	1717 Superior Ave	Oconto	54153	Oconto County	Oconto Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 834-7812	280	21	13.3	39.3%	249 (88.9%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	55.4	186^th of 431 public high schools	56.8%		32.4	302^nd of 415 public high schools	27.2%	116	47.5	57.4	50.0	34.3	$15,320	$818	$14,503
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy	Public	5-12	1717 Superior Ave	Oconto	54153	Oconto County	Oconto Unified School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 834-7814	23	1	20.1	69.6%	20 (87.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)					$4,992	$767	$4,226
Gibraltar High	Public	9-12	3924 State Highway 42	Fish Creek	54212	Door County	Gibraltar Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(920) 868-3284	180	18	10.1	34.4%	148 (82.2%)	1 (0.6%)	23 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	89.8	24^th of 431 public high schools	94.4%		87	36^th of 415 public high schools	91.3%	12	68.9	57.8	64.4	69.4	$24,297	$928	$23,368
Coleman High	Public	9-12	343 Business 141 N	Coleman	54112	Marinette County	Coleman School District	No	No	No	No	(920) 897-2291	233	18	12.6	37.8%	212 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	39.3	281^st of 431 public high schools	34.8%		27.8	323^rd of 415 public high schools	22.2%	42	34.0	32.0	30.0	69.5	$13,748	$448	$13,299

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