Marathon High School is a public high school located in Marathon, Cortland County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Marathon Central School District.
Serving 295 students in grades 7-12, Marathon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marathon High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Marathon, NY, covering an area of approximately 105.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10 to 15-minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 9.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marathon High School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marathon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marathon High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marathon High School's ranking?
Marathon High School is ranked #1336 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Marathon High School often compared to?
Marathon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cortland High School, Homer Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marathon High School?
The graduation rate of Marathon High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Marathon High School?
295 students attend Marathon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Marathon High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marathon High School?
Marathon High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marathon High School offer ?
Marathon High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marathon High School part of?
Marathon High School is part of Marathon Central School District.
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