Linn-Mar High School

www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/High_School/

2,229 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Linn-Mar High School, located in Marion, Iowa, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Linn-Mar Community School District. Known for its large student body and comprehensive academic environment, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a rigorous curriculum. The institution offers a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized programs designed to cater to a wide range of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, Linn-Mar is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes a highly competitive athletics program, award-winning fine arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing character development, student leadership, and civic engagement. By balancing academic excellence with extensive personal development opportunities, Linn-Mar High School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that readies its students for the challenges of the modern world.

2,229

Total Students

130.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linn-Mar High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,657
Hispanic	136
Black	151
Asian	130
Two or More	129
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,657 (74.9%)
Black
151 (6.8%)
Hispanic
136 (6.1%)
Asian
130 (5.9%)
Two or More
129 (5.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Linn-Mar Comm School District
Phone:	(319)447-3040
Website:	http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/High_School/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 9 577

Grade 10 554

Grade 11 561

Grade 12 537