Marion Local High School

1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860

275 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marion Local High School, located in the small, rural community of Maria Stein, Ohio, is widely recognized for its exceptional standard of academic and athletic excellence. As a member of the Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC), the school has cultivated a reputation for being a powerhouse in Ohio high school sports, particularly in football, where it has secured numerous state championships. This culture of success extends beyond the playing field, as the school maintains a strong emphasis on community values, discipline, and high performance in the classroom.

The school serves a close-knit community and is deeply integrated into the local culture of Mercer County. Because of its small-town environment, Marion Local fosters a strong sense of school spirit and tradition among its students, faculty, and alumni. With a focus on providing a comprehensive education that balances rigorous academics with extracurricular involvement, Marion Local High School remains a focal point for the region, known for producing well-rounded graduates who carry the school’s "Flyer" pride into their future endeavors.

275

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion Local High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
270 (98.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marion Local
Phone:	(419)925-4597
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 64

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 83