MARION HIGH SCHOOL

www.msd3.org

850 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Marion High School, located at 1 Patriot Drive in Marion, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Marion School District. As the home of the "Patriots," the school is a focal point of the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, leveraging its connection to the broader district to provide students with diverse learning opportunities and extracurricular activities.

The school’s official website, msd3.org, serves as a central hub for students, parents, and the community to access vital information, including district calendars, athletic schedules, and academic resources. Marion High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of programs, such as athletics, arts, and career-technical education. By focusing on both scholarly achievement and student development, the institution strives to equip its student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, competitive landscape.

850

Total Students

87.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	51
Black	453
Asian	8
Two or More	35

Black
453 (53.3 %)
White
303 (35.6 %)
Hispanic
51 (6.0 %)
Two or More
35 (4.1 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)739-5130
Website:	http://www.msd3.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	176

* 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 10 316

Grade 11 263

Grade 12 271