MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOL

mhs.jcsb.org

652 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marianna High School, located in Marianna, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Jackson County School District. As a public high school, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride and spirit, commonly associated with its mascot, the Bulldogs, and its active involvement in regional athletics and extracurricular programs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Marianna High School emphasizes student development through a variety of clubs, organizations, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. By maintaining a focus on both traditional classroom instruction and personal growth, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global economy. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for local engagement, providing a structured environment where students are encouraged to pursue both educational excellence and personal responsibility.

652

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	52
Black	217
Asian	7
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
332 (50.9%)
Black
217 (33.3%)
Hispanic
52 (8.0%)
Two or More
40 (6.1%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JACKSON
Phone:	(850)482-9605
Website:	http://mhs.jcsb.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 173

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 162

Grade 12 146