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Marcellus High School

303 ARBOR ST E, MARCELLUS, MI 49067 · (269) 646-5081 · Cass County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL160 STUDENTS
Enrollment
160
High
DISTRICT 100 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
84 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 55%
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
38
Grade 10
44
Grade 11
29
Grade 12
49
Student demographics
White
14591%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Black
43%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Two+
96%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
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
7949%
Female
8151%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
160
-177 (-53%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 21.8:1
% White
91%
was 90%
% Hispanic
1%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Marcellus High School

Marcellus High School is a 9-12 campus of very small scale in MARCELLUS, Michigan, overseen by Marcellus Community Schools, teacheing 160 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 460 students each, so Marcellus High School sits 65% smaller than that benchmark.

Marcellus High School is one of 4 schools operated by Marcellus Community Schools, a district that works with 600 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Marcellus High School records that nearly all students (91%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 6% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Marcellus High School has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Marcellus High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 53% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Cass County indicate the typical household earns roughly $70,443 per year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Marcellus High School is one of 23 public schools in Cass County (combined enrollment of about 6,258 students).

Marcellus Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Marcellus High School.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Marcellus High School has edged down 53%, going from 337 students in 2018 to 160 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 21.8:1 in 2018 to 15.6:1 today.

Inside the community feed, members of the Marcellus High School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Cass County at a glance

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Population
51,520
Census ACS
Median income
$70,443
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
6,258 students

Quick facts

School name
Marcellus High School
District
Marcellus Community Schools
Address
303 ARBOR ST E, MARCELLUS, MI 49067
Phone
(269) 646-5081
County
Cass County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
160
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
84 (53%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
262274005973
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Marcellus High School
How many students attend Marcellus High School?
Marcellus High School enrolls approximately 160 students in grades 09-12.
Is Marcellus High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Marcellus High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Marcellus High School?
Approximately 15.6:1 students per teacher at Marcellus High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Marcellus High School?
At Marcellus High School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 1% Hispanic, 3% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is Marcellus High School in?
Marcellus High School is part of Marcellus Community Schools.
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