Marion High School - 01

Marion High School - 01 is a public high school in Marion, SD, part of the Marion School District 60-3. The school serves approximately 53 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 89.7th percentile among SD schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 58% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,555, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 53 students, Marion High School - 01 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1, Marion High School - 01 offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Marion High School - 01 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.