Marshall High School

As a compact four-year high school in Marshall, Illinois, Marshall High School instructs 350 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Marshall CUSD 2C. Enrollment runs roughly 58% leaner than the state mean of about 834.

Marshall High School is one of 4 schools operated by Marshall CUSD 2C, a district that serves 1,181 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Marshall High School logs that nearly all students (93%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 3% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. Compared to Clark County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 36% of students at Marshall High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Clark County runs at roughly 45%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Marshall High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 41.4%.

Around the school, Clark County reports that median household earnings sit near $72,927, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Marshall High School is one of 9 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 2,456 students).

Nearest neighbor: Marshall Jr High School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Marshall High School at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 37.5%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Marshall High School has ticked down 10%, going from 391 students in 2018 to 350 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 12.2:1 in 2018 to 10.9:1 today.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.