Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Marion High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Marion High School's student population of 142 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marion High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion High School's ranking?
Marion High School is ranked #1007 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Marion High School often compared to?
Marion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion High School?
The graduation rate of Marion High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Marion High School?
142 students attend Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Marion High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion High School?
Marion High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marion High School offer ?
Marion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marion High School part of?
Marion High School is part of Marion-Florence School District.
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