CRAB ORCHARD HIGH SCHOOL

Crab Orchard High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Crab Orchard CUSD 3 school district, located in Marion, IL with about 146 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Crab Orchard High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Crab Orchard High School, located at 19189 Bailey St. in Marion, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Crab Orchard community. As part of the Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3, the school is known for its intimate, small-town atmosphere, which fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a traditional high school curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Williamson County, acting as a focal point for local pride and community involvement. While the school maintains a smaller student body compared to larger urban districts, this allows for more individualized attention and a tight-knit school spirit. The facility in Marion remains dedicated to academic growth and personal development, striving to provide a comprehensive high school experience that reflects the values and needs of the families it serves in the rural Southern Illinois region.

For more information, contact Crab Orchard High School at (618) 982-2181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.