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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSING JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160198000352

MARSING HIGH SCHOOL

209 8TH AVENUE WEST, MARSING, ID 83639 · (208) 649-5411 · Owyhee County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL256 STUDENTS
Enrollment
256
High
DISTRICT 272 · STATE 455
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
144 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 46%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
82
Grade 10
57
Grade 11
58
Grade 12
59
Student demographics
White
15059%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
10541%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 21%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13352%
Female
12348%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
59.6%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
46.2%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
256
+10 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 14.9:1
% White
59%
was 60%
% Hispanic
41%
was 39%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MARSING HIGH SCHOOL

Set in MARSING, Idaho, MARSING HIGH SCHOOL is a low-enrollment secondary school, operated by MARSING JOINT DISTRICT. It hosts 256 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 455 students per school, that is 44% smaller than typical.

Across the 3 schools in MARSING JOINT DISTRICT (816 students total), MARSING HIGH SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, MARSING HIGH SCHOOL logs that White students make up the majority at 59%. Other groups include 41% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 70% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, MARSING HIGH SCHOOL has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 16.0:1 average. Roughly 56% of students at MARSING HIGH SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Owyhee County) reports that median household earnings sit near $64,406, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Owyhee County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,402 students), MARSING HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: MARSING MIDDLE SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around MARSING HIGH SCHOOL.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. MARSING HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has grew 4% since 2018, when it stood at 246 (now 256).

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Owyhee County at a glance

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Population
12,503
Census ACS
Median income
$64,406
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,402 students

Quick facts

School name
MARSING HIGH SCHOOL
District
MARSING JOINT DISTRICT
Address
209 8TH AVENUE WEST, MARSING, ID 83639
Phone
(208) 649-5411
County
Owyhee County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
256
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
144 (56%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
160198000352
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MARSING HIGH SCHOOL
How large is MARSING HIGH SCHOOL?
MARSING HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 256 students in grades 09-12.
Is MARSING HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
MARSING HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MARSING HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MARSING HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 14.3:1 (18 FTE teachers).
How diverse is MARSING HIGH SCHOOL?
MARSING HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 59% White, 41% Hispanic, 0% Two or more.
Is MARSING HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
MARSING HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MARSING JOINT DISTRICT.
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