Marshfield High School is a public high school in Coos Bay, Oregon, United States. Coos Bay is located on the southern Oregon coast. The campus consists of four major buildings, including an Intermediate building which opened in 2000 that serves as a math and science building. It also has a gymnasium that seats 4,000.
Serving 835 students in grades 9-12, Marshfield Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Marshfield Senior High School's student population of 835 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Marshfield Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshfield Senior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
71%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)86%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshfield Senior High School's ranking?
Marshfield Senior High School is ranked #580 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Marshfield Senior High School often compared to?
Marshfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bend Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Marshfield Senior High School is 86%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Marshfield Senior High School?
835 students attend Marshfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Marshfield Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshfield Senior High School?
Marshfield Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marshfield Senior High School offer ?
Marshfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marshfield Senior High School part of?
Marshfield Senior High School is part of Coos Bay SD 9 School District.
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