Marcellus High School

Marcellus High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Mustang Hl,  Marcellus, NY
Marcellus Central School District
3.7
3.8
505 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. John Durkee
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
71.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
174:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.2%
Female
40.8%
White
92.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Binghamton University, SUNY 62 Students
Le Moyne College 46 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 43 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 40 Students
St. John Fisher University 37 Students
Syracuse University 36 Students
Cornell University 35 Students
Boston University 33 Students
SUNY Geneseo 31 Students
Clarkson University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 46 Students
Business 43 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16 Students
Finance 13 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Education 13 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 76 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
1/8/2016
They do a good job of taking care of students but some teachers need to go because they are harsh and do not care because they are ten yeared
4.0 NicheUser
1/3/2016
This school is very safe and I rarely feel uncomfortable.
4.0 NicheUser
4/26/2015
Teachers use real world examples for us to really understand what their getting at on teaching which is very helpful
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 student
7/28/2014
A lot of parents and kids that go to this school take its education for granted. A great majority of the teachers excel at their job and teach their course material well compared to other schools in that area. Yes there may be little diversity and the kids attitudes towards education may be negative...
4.0 student
5/22/2013
I like this school, but forget it if you're not in AP or advanced classes--in regents or "local" classes, the teachers couldn't care less... and neither could the students. On the other hand, AP teachers are top-notch, and their classes filled with students eager to learn.
2.0 parent
6/26/2010
Marcellus has been relying a past reputation for excellence but during the past 5 years the administrative budget has increased while the student test scores continue to drop. Teachers come unprepared to class as students laugh at the principal as he runs up and down the halls to try to maintain ord...
5.0 student
11/17/2007

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Marcellus High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Marcellus, NY, in the Marcellus neighborhood, and is served by the Marcellus Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 505 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74.5% are proficient in reading. Marcellus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $352,978. Discover additional schools in the area, like C S Driver Middle School, K C Heffernan Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Marcellus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marcellus High School.

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