Below Average
#2902 of 3,441 schools in OH
Harding High School
High School · Marion City · Marion, OH
A Marion City high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Harding Hwy E, Marion, OH 43302
- Math 16% proficient (2021)
- Reading 36% proficient (2021)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harding High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 26% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harding 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,833
Median home value
$139,700
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Tri-rivers Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 10–12 | 1.3 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Treca Digital AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,159 | Compare → |
| Buckeye Community School - MarionCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marion City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harding High School is listed in Marion City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harding High School
Harding High School is a public high school in Marion, OH, part of Marion City, serving approximately 978 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,902 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harding High School
What grades does Harding High School serve?
Harding High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harding High School?
Harding High School has an enrollment of approximately 978 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harding High School rank in OH?
Harding High School ranks #2,902 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Harding High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harding High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Harding High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harding High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Harding High School a charter school?
No, Harding High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harding High School a Title I school?
No, Harding High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 978
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.9%
- Phone
- (740) 223-4701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43302)
- 54,581
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 43302; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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