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#1109 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 35% in state
Marion High School
High School · Marion Public Schools · Marion, MI
A high school in Marion, MI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box O, Marion, MI 49665
- Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marion High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Marion High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average623/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,125
Median home value
$139,000
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marion Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion High School is listed in Marion Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion High School
Marion High School is a public high school in Marion, MI, part of Marion Public Schools, serving approximately 216 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion High School
What grades does Marion High School serve?
Marion High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion High School?
Marion High School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion High School rank in MI?
Marion High School ranks #1,109 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Marion High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marion High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marion High School a charter school?
No, Marion High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion High School a Title I school?
No, Marion High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion High School?
77.3% of students at Marion High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (231) 743-2836
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49665)
- 4,022
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49665; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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