Marion High School
Tel:
(765) 664-9051
Marion High School serves 1,064 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Marion High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Marion High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Marion High School's student population of 1,064 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,064 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Marion High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marion High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1561 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 62% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 2% |
Hispanic | 10% | 12% |
Black | 24% | 13% |
White | 51% | 68% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 13% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.51 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 86% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 42% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Marion Community Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marion High School is Tucker Area Vocational Technical Center (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John L Mcculloch Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Frances Slocum Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Frances Slocum Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 322 students
0.2 miles
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589 0.2 K-4 322 - Marion John L Mcculloch Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 477 students
0.8 miles
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917 0.8 7-8 477 - Marion Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 83 students
1.5 miles
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910 1.5 K-6 83 - Marion Marion Early Childhood Ed Center Grades: PK | 339 students
1.9 miles
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080 1.9 PK 339 - Marion Tucker Area Vocational Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: PK-12
1.9 miles
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051 1.9 PK-12 n/a
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