Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Marshall Opportunity High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall Opportunity High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Marshall Opportunity High School's student population of 113 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall Opportunity High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Opportunity High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
28%
18%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Opportunity High School's ranking?
Marshall Opportunity High School is ranked #2834 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall Opportunity High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall Opportunity High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Marshall Opportunity High School?
113 students attend Marshall Opportunity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Marshall Opportunity High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Opportunity High School?
Marshall Opportunity High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marshall Opportunity High School offer ?
Marshall Opportunity High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Opportunity High School part of?
Marshall Opportunity High School is part of Marshall School District.
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