Marion County High School

665 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Marion County High School, located in Lebanon, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Marion County School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career-technical education, and extracurricular involvement. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both personal growth and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Marion County High School is deeply integrated into the cultural and athletic life of Lebanon. The school offers a variety of sports programs, clubs, and service organizations designed to help students develop leadership skills and team-oriented values. By emphasizing a balanced approach to education, the school aims to equip graduates with the critical thinking abilities and community-focused mindset necessary to contribute effectively to their local region and the broader workforce.

665

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	52
Black	42
Asian	5
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
548 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
52 (7.8 %)
Black
42 (6.3 %)
Two or More
17 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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 County
Phone:	(270)692-6066
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 10 268

Grade 11 214

Grade 12 178

Ungraded 5