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Marquette Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 92% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Marquette Senior High School is a large public high school in Marquette, MI, serving 940 students in grades 7-12 as part of the Marquette Area Public Schools district, and it stands out as a top academic performer in the region.

For parents, the headline news is exceptional academic achievement and student success. On the 2025-2026 SAT, 67.5% of 11th graders were proficient in reading and writing, and 39.5% were proficient in math—both well above state averages (52.1% and 26.5%). The school’s graduation rate is a remarkable 97.0%, compared to the state average of 84.0%, and its dropout rate is 0.0%. This places it in a clear top tier with Negaunee High School, though Marquette holds an edge in math proficiency (39.5% vs. 34.9%) and overall state ranking (63rd vs. 101st). Other nearby schools like Westwood High School, Gwinn MiddleHigh School, and Ishpeming High School perform closer to or below state averages. Notably, Marquette also excels with students from low-income backgrounds, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide for this subgroup, showing that economic disadvantage does not predict lower outcomes here.

However, there are a few areas to watch. Math proficiency, while above average, lags behind the school’s stellar reading and science scores—a consistent pattern across grade levels. Chronic absenteeism has also spiked recently, jumping from 17.4% in 2022-2023 to 29.8% in 2024-2025, now slightly above the state average of 27.9%. This is a notable shift for a school with otherwise perfect retention. For context, the district’s alternative program, Vandenboom Alternative High School, faces far greater challenges with a 75% graduation rate and 63.4% chronic absenteeism, highlighting how Marquette Senior High School serves its general population exceptionally well. Overall, this is a high-performing, college-prep-focused school where students thrive, though families should be aware of the recent absenteeism trend and the relative weakness in math support.

940

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,731

Per pupil spending ?

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1203 W Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855-2668

(906) 225-4254

District: Marquette Area Public Schools

Feeder schools for Marquette Senior High School:

Elementary:	Cherry Creek Elementary School
	Sandy Knoll School
	Superior Hills Elementary School
Middle:	Bothwell Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Two or more races:

6.6%

American Indian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (62% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Michigan high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg58%

Michigan avg43%

63^rd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools

116^th of 625Marquette Area Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	88.1	63 of 800	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	89.4	57 of 739	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	30 of 743	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	81.9	107 of 735	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	87.9	67 of 531	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	55.9	212 of 561	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.3	122 of 666	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	115 of 824	86.0%	★★★★☆
2017	89.4	61 of 835	92.7%	★★★★★
2016	87.6	78 of 852	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	91.1	48 of 832	94.2%	★★★★★
2014	84.4	90 of 799	88.7%	★★★★☆
2013	84.5	101 of 805	87.5%	★★★★☆
2012	85.3	94 of 773	87.8%	★★★★☆
2011	84.9	74 of 784	90.6%	★★★★★
2010	84.1	82 of 765	89.3%	★★★★☆
2009	89.0	57 of 754	92.4%	★★★★★
2008	84.6	97 of 750	87.1%	★★★★☆
2007	80.8	119 of 767	84.5%	★★★★☆
2006	82.3	100 of 705	85.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.0	69 of 686	89.9%	★★★★★
2025	83.5	72 of 629	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	94.4	25 of 619	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	75.4	107 of 611	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	88.1	46 of 416	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	56.0	178 of 462	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.5	75 of 554	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	84.5	81 of 710	88.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.2	33 of 719	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.9	27 of 635	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	7 of 654	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	32 of 614	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	54.9	185 of 369	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.1	153 of 417	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.2	167 of 532	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.5	130 of 755	82.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.1	61 of 693	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	88.6	52 of 628	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.4	31 of 633	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	82.7	85 of 611	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.5	75 of 440	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	48.2	224 of 472	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.1	182 of 543	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.0	140 of 707	80.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	40 of 179	77.7%	★★★★☆
2025	42.2	73 of 127	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	95.8	5 of 105	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	35.8	69 of 110	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.4	54 of 220	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	17.8	113 of 125	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	93.5	9 of 130	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	3 of 116	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	67.1	49 of 315	84.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	76 of 671	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	87.1	64 of 639	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	33 of 638	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	80.5	102 of 647	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	87.2	64 of 492	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	52.8	207 of 516	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.0	134 of 582	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	111 of 708	84.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile~ school

White (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)78th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2026)75th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts77%+18 vs state

Science68%+33 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing68%+15 vs state

Social Studies64%+21 vs state

Mathematics51%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marquette Senior High School	Public	7-12	1203 W Fair Ave	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 225-4254	940	48	19.5	17.3%	823 (87.6%)	7 (0.7%)	18 (1.9%)	6 (0.6%)	22 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (6.6%)	88.1	63^rd of 800 public high schools	92.1%		89.4	57^th of 739 public high schools	92.3%	6		74.3	81.3		50.2	52.1	67.5	39.5						68.0		64.5	$13,731	$379	$13,353
Vandenboom Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1175 Erie Ave	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 225-4321	127	9	14.9	47.2%	102 (80.3%)	2 (1.6%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.2%)	33.4	518^th of 800 public high schools	35.3%		66.1	218^th of 739 public high schools	70.5%	300		55.6	44.4		16.7	391.1	37.9	418.3						24.1		34.5	$17,525	$349	$17,176
Marquette Branch Prison	Public	9-12	1960 Us Highway 41 S	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(906) 226-6531	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Negaunee High School	Public	9-12	500 W Arch St	Negaunee	49866	Marquette County	Negaunee Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 475-7861	474	26	18.3	34.0%	434 (91.6%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.3%)	82.3	101^st of 800 public high schools	87.4%		77.6	133^rd of 739 public high schools	82.0%	32		78.1	70.4		44.8	40.0	69.8	34.9						52.8		67.9	$13,915	$261	$13,654
Ishpeming High School	Public	9-12	319 E Division St	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	Ishpeming Public School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(906) 485-1066	172	13	12.7	39.0%	152 (88.4%)	3 (1.7%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	46.9	395^th of 800 public high schools	50.6%		44.4	412^th of 739 public high schools	44.2%	17		68.1	58.3		17.0	38.9	40.5	11.9						26.3		48.7	$19,267	$831	$18,436
IshpemingNegauneeNICE Community Educational Division	Public	7-12	325 S Pine St	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	Ishpeming Public School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(906) 475-4173	22	3	8.3	68.2%	19 (86.4%)	1 (4.5%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)																	$12,685	$987	$11,698
Westwood High School	Public	7-12	300 S Westwood Dr	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	NICE Community School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 485-1023	383	23	16.7	25.6%	349 (91.1%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.9%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	58.3	274^th of 800 public high schools	65.8%		63.1	245^th of 739 public high schools	66.8%	29		62.5	60.9		32.5	39.1	56.6	21.7						35.4		42.7	$15,044	$341	$14,703
Gwinn MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	50 West State Highway M35	Gwinn	49841	Marquette County	Gwinn Area Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 346-9247	477	32	14.9	47.8%	386 (80.9%)	9 (1.9%)	27 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.2%)	41.5	439^th of 800 public high schools	45.1%		19.7	585^th of 739 public high schools	20.8%	146	60.0	53.1	50.8	20.0	14.1	16.4	50.0	37.0	23.6	19.0	19.4	11.4	26.0	28.3	40.3	39.1	$16,467	$1,183	$15,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Marquette Senior High School

Is Marquette Senior High School a good school?

Yes. Marquette Senior High School ranks in the top 7.9% of Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Marquette Senior High School?

Students at Marquette Senior High School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Marquette Senior High School in?

Marquette Area Public Schools

What schools feed into Marquette Senior High School?

Marquette Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherry Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Sandy Knoll School
Elementary : Superior Hills Elementary School
Middle : Bothwell Middle School

How many students attend Marquette Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 940 students attended Marquette Senior High School.

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