Marion High School

735 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marion High School, located in Marion, Iowa, serves as the primary high school for the Marion Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and personal character development. As part of a growing community, the school offers a diverse range of programs, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Marion High School places a strong focus on community engagement and student well-being. The institution prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with local organizations and encouraging students to participate in athletics, arts, and various leadership clubs. With a mission rooted in innovation and student-centered learning, the school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

735

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	605
Hispanic	42
Black	32
Asian	5
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
605 (82.3%)
Two or More
50 (6.8%)
Hispanic
42 (5.7%)
Black
32 (4.4%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Marion Independent School District
Phone:	(319)377-9891
Website:	http://www.marion-isd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 191

Grade 10 177

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 180