MARION SENIOR HIGH

mshs.scsb.org/

638 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marion Senior High School, located in Marion, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for students in the Smyth County school district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Marion Senior High maintains an active extracurricular culture designed to enrich the student experience. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage teamwork, leadership, and personal development. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with these diverse engagement opportunities, Marion Senior High strives to cultivate a supportive and well-rounded environment that meets the varied needs and interests of its students.

638

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARION SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	18
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
590 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.8 %)
Black
15 (2.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Smyth County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)783-4731
Website:	http://mshs.scsb.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	562
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 160

Grade 10 193

Grade 11 142

Grade 12 143