MARION HIGH SCHOOL

Marion High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Marion 10 school district, located in Marion, SC with about 703 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 49 teachers, Marion High 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.

Marion High School, located at 1205 South Main Street in Marion, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Marion County School District. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while offering various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Marion High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the city of Marion. By emphasizing character development and community involvement, the school strives to create an environment where students can build strong interpersonal skills and civic responsibility. With a focus on continuous improvement and meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Marion High serves as an essential hub for learning and extracurricular activities in the region, aiming to empower the next generation of local leaders.

For more information, contact Marion High at (843) 423-2571 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1205 South Main Street
Marion, SC 29571
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MARION HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, SC with about 703 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Marion 10
Total Students:
703
Teachers:
49
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 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 703 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARION HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.1%
White
23.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.