Marion County High School

Marion County
8115 US Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
250 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Marion County High School, located in Guin, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Marion County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment for its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which help prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Marion County Board of Education, which focuses on promoting student achievement, professional development, and community engagement. By leveraging its location in Guin, the school maintains strong ties to the local community, often acting as a hub for local events and school spirit. Students at Marion County High School benefit from a dedicated faculty and staff focused on equipping them with the necessary skills—both academic and social—to excel in an ever-evolving world.
250
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    209 (83.6 %)
  • Black
    17 (6.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marion County
Phone: (205)468-3377
Website: http://www.mcbe.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 41
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 49
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Winfield High School
Winfield City
349 Students
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594 (5.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th