Marion High School is a high school in Marion, Indiana with more than 1,000 students.
Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Marion High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marion High School serves an attendance zone of 56.4 square miles in Marion, IN, encompassing the entire school district. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marion High School's student population of 1,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1891
School Rankings
Marion High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
20%
14%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion High School's ranking?
Marion High School is ranked #1481 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Marion High School often compared to?
Marion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mississinewa High School, Eastbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion High School?
The graduation rate of Marion High School is 89%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Marion High School?
1,058 students attend Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Marion High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion High School?
Marion High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marion High School offer ?
Marion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion High School part of?
Marion High School is part of Marion Community Schools.
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