MARION HIGH SCHOOL

Marion High School is a public high school that is part of the Marion Independent School District school district, located in Marion, IA with about 670 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Marion High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Marion High School, located in Marion, Iowa, serves as the primary high school for the Marion Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and personal character development. As part of a growing community, the school offers a diverse range of programs, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Marion High School places a strong focus on community engagement and student well-being. The institution prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with local organizations and encouraging students to participate in athletics, arts, and various leadership clubs. With a mission rooted in innovation and student-centered learning, the school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

For more information, contact Marion High School at (319) 377-9891 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
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MARION HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Marion, IA with about 670 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
670
Teachers:
41.73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 670 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARION HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.