MARION HIGH SCHOOL

Marion High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Marion Community Schools school district, located in Marion, IN with about 1,064 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 61 teachers, Marion High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 at 750 W 26th St in Marion, Indiana, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Marion Community Schools district. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to student development, providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs that foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Marion High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment aimed at cultivating both personal growth and civic responsibility among its diverse student body. The school leverages modern facilities and dedicated faculty to address the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that students have access to technology and resources necessary for 21st-century learning. By maintaining strong ties with the surrounding Marion community, the high school remains a central hub for educational excellence and social development in Grant County.

For more information, contact Marion High School at (765) 664-9051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953-2929
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MARION HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, IN with about 1,064 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,064
Teachers:
61.28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not 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 1,064 students

White
50.8%
Black or African American
24.2%
Two or more races
13.0%
Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.