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#2932 of 3,441 schools in OH

Marietta High School

High School · Marietta City · Marietta, OH

A Marietta City high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

208 Davis Ave, Marietta, OH 45750

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation3.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$13,083
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Marietta High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marietta 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average258/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$56,883

Median home value

$177,600

Median rent

$838/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington County Cc Barrett BldEnrollment path unverified5.610–122.6 mi406Compare →
Williamstown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–122.7 mi639Compare →
Wood County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.1 mi262Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marietta City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marietta High School is listed in Marietta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marietta High School

Marietta High School is a public high school in Marietta, OH, part of Marietta City, serving approximately 1,028 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,932 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marietta High School

What grades does Marietta High School serve?

Marietta High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Marietta High School?

Marietta High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,028 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marietta High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marietta High School rank in OH?

Marietta High School ranks #2,932 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Marietta High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marietta 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 Marietta High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marietta High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marietta High School a charter school?

No, Marietta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marietta High School a Title I school?

No, Marietta High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marietta High School?

49.9% of students at Marietta 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,028
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 45750)
26,485
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
44.5
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 45750; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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