The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%) for the 2014-15 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)n/a
6%
Black
(14-15)99%
33%
White
(14-15)1%
56%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
How many students attend Marion High School?
381 students attend Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Marion High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What school district is Marion High School part of?
Marion High School is part of Perry County School District.
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