North Marion High School

Summary:

North Marion High School is a public high school located in Citra, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,303 students. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

North Marion High School consistently underperforms compared to the Marion district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 45% in the Marion district and 55% statewide. The school also has lower four-year graduation rates (74.9%) compared to the state average (84.8%), and significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates (34.1%) compared to the Marion district average (22.5%) and the state average (19.3%). These academic and attendance challenges are compounded by the fact that North Marion High School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (66.08%) compared to nearby schools and the state average.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools like Forest High School and Vanguard High School, North Marion High School consistently underperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and attendance. The data also reveals the struggles of alternative schools in the Marion district, such as Silver River Mentoring and Instruction and Marion Technical Institute, which have extremely low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and very low graduation rates. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the disparities and support student success at North Marion High School and across the district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 151 W Highway 329
       Citra, FL  32113


(352) 671-6010

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
481st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,216 Help


Feeder schools for North Marion High School:

Elementary:    Anthony Elementary School
    Fessenden Elementary School
    Fort McCoy School
    Reddick-Collier Elementary School
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Middle:    North Marion Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  1,259

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
African American:
23.0%
Hispanic:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Marion High School ranks worse than 59.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Marion High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Marion High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), African American (23%), Hispanic (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Marion High School is 19.9, which is the 4th best among 8 high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare North Marion High School employs 63 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Marion High School is $9,216, which is the 5th highest among 8 high schools in the Marion School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Marion High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Marion High School 481st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See North Marion High School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Marion High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.25 341st 484 29.5%
2005 48.42 280th 487 42.5%
2006 38.67 329th 477 31.0%
2007 44.92 325th 563 42.3%
2008 55.16 271st 577 53.0%
2009 49.14 330th 587 43.8%
2010 50.66 344th 620 44.5%
2011 38.85 425th 622 31.7%
2012 36.21 352nd 606 41.9%
2013 34.21 424th 648 34.6%
2014 38.49 422nd 687 38.6%
2016 32.75 440th 693 36.5%
2017 29.01 463rd 714 35.2%
2018 33.84 433rd 716 39.5%
2019 31.96 468th 734 36.2%
2021 22.66 537th 746 28.0%
2022 23.72 557th 774 28.0%
2023 27.41 530th 792 33.1%
2024 34.58 481st 807 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

North Marion High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Open Quote This school passes students who don't pass, cheats on its numbers and data whenever possible and wants to claim itself as a "B" rated school. The faculty admin politics are horrible and the effects of the severe nepotism and abuse there trickles down to the kids. There is a bullying and violence epidemic and drugs are widespread on campus. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Marion High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 927 402 2 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1359
1989 913 399 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1336
1990 879 364 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1266
1991 888 372 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1292
1992 892 368 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1287
1993 909 378 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1315
1994 922 392 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1337
1995 1004 411 2 39 3 n/a n/a 0 1459
1996 1004 411 2 39 3 n/a n/a 0 1459
1997 981 443 5 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1467
1998 988 459 9 29 4 n/a n/a 0 1489
1999 1036 453 6 41 8 n/a n/a 0 1544
2000 990 447 5 51 5 n/a n/a 0 1498
2001 982 476 5 68 8 n/a n/a 0 1539
2002 982 465 5 72 4 n/a n/a 0 1528
2003 982 465 5 72 4 n/a n/a 0 1528
2004 1034 458 8 83 1 n/a n/a 0 1584
2005 1030 455 11 82 6 n/a n/a 0 1584
2006 1043 452 10 95 7 n/a n/a 0 1607
2007 1020 409 9 102 6 n/a n/a 27 1573
2008 965 386 6 114 6 n/a n/a 34 1511
2009 907 386 7 119 6 n/a n/a 41 1466
2010 881 357 8 113 3 n/a n/a 35 1397
2011 829 343 3 123 5 0 43 0 1346
2012 846 348 3 117 4 0 45 0 1363
2013 784 355 2 138 2 1 61 0 1343
2014 741 326 1 145 10 1 52 0 1276
2015 751 340 3 165 8 1 43 0 1311
2016 777 365 2 191 9 1 43 0 1388
2017 769 332 3 192 9 0 43 0 1348
2018 715 316 6 186 6 1 42 0 1272
2019 725 322 6 197 8 0 55 0 1313
2020 749 336 5 214 7 0 62 0 1373
2021 701 324 7 232 5 2 57 0 1328
2022 701 303 5 265 4 3 53 0 1334
2023 684 307 6 255 2 0 49 0 1303
2024 661 289 5 261 6 0 37 0 1259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Marion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1359 79.0 17.2 28.1
1989 1336 80.0 16.7 24.4
1990 1266 81.0 15.6 27
1991 1292 83.0 15.5 24.8
1992 1287 82.0 15.6 27.9
1993 1315 80.0 16.4 29.1
1994 1337 83.0 16.1 22.1
1995 1459 84.0 17.4 37.6
1996 1459 84.0 17.4 37.6
1997 1467 86.0 17.1 37.8
1998 1489 91.0 16.4 35.1
1999 1544 89.0 17.3 54.2
2000 1498 91.0 16.5 38.7
2001 1539 93.0 16.5 44.6
2002 1528 81.0 18.9 45.7
2003 1528 81.0 18.9 45.7
2004 1584 79.0 20.1 30.9
2005 1584 79.0 20.1 52.8
2006 1607 80.0 20.1 46.5
2007 1573 84.0 18.7 47
2008 1511 86.0 17.6 50.6
2009 1466 86.4 18.8 55.2
2010 1397 78.0 17.9 65.2
2011 1346 75.0 17.9 60.3
2012 1363 71.0 19.1 59.1
2013 1343 72.0 18.6 65.1
2014 1276 69.0 18.4 63.7
2015 1311 71.0 18.4 66.5
2016 1388 69.0 20.1 70
2017 1348 64.0 21.0 69
2018 1272 61.0 20.8 69.7
2019 1313 62.0 21.1 69.1
2020 1373 60.0 22.8 69
2021 1328 63.0 21.0 66.3
2022 1334 64.0 20.8 66.3
2023 1303 57.0 22.8 66.1
2024 1259 63.0 19.9 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Marion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1359 79.0 17.2 28.1
1989 1336 80.0 16.7 24.4
1990 1266 81.0 15.6 27
1991 1292 83.0 15.5 24.8
1992 1287 82.0 15.6 27.9
1993 1315 80.0 16.4 29.1
1994 1337 83.0 16.1 22.1
1995 1459 84.0 17.4 37.6
1996 1459 84.0 17.4 37.6
1997 1467 86.0 17.1 37.8
1998 1489 91.0 16.4 35.1
1999 1544 89.0 17.3 54.2
2000 1498 91.0 16.5 38.7
2001 1539 93.0 16.5 44.6
2002 1528 81.0 18.9 45.7
2003 1528 81.0 18.9 45.7
2004 1584 79.0 20.1 30.9
2005 1584 79.0 20.1 52.8
2006 1607 80.0 20.1 46.5
2007 1573 84.0 18.7 47
2008 1511 86.0 17.6 50.6
2009 1466 86.4 18.8 55.2
2010 1397 78.0 17.9 65.2
2011 1346 75.0 17.9 60.3
2012 1363 71.0 19.1 59.1
2013 1343 72.0 18.6 65.1
2014 1276 69.0 18.4 63.7
2015 1311 71.0 18.4 66.5
2016 1388 69.0 20.1 70
2017 1348 64.0 21.0 69
2018 1272 61.0 20.8 69.7
2019 1313 62.0 21.1 69.1
2020 1373 60.0 22.8 69
2021 1328 63.0 21.0 66.3
2022 1334 64.0 20.8 66.3
2023 1303 57.0 22.8 66.1
2024 1259 63.0 19.9 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Marion High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $304 (4.1%) $7,039 (95.9%) $7,343
2019 $525 (6.8%) $7,141 (93.2%) $7,666
2020 $384 (5.2%) $7,001 (94.8%) $7,384
2021 $602 (7.4%) $7,545 (92.6%) $8,148
2022 $1,591 (17.7%) $7,375 (82.3%) $8,966
2023 $1,156 (12.5%) $8,060 (87.5%) $9,216

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Marion High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 468th of 734 High schoolsRanks 530th of 792 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (North Marion High School)4235
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)5046
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Marion High School)3636
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4642
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (North Marion High School)5244
 8%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Marion)6458
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (North Marion High School)7260
 12%
   End of Course US History (Marion)7165
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (North Marion High School)2917
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)5544
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (North Marion High School)3729
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Marion)5141
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13131303
 0.8%
African American322307
 4.7%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian66
Hispanic197255
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White725684
 5.7%
Two or More Races5549
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%66.1%
 3%


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Students at North Marion High School are 53% White, 23% African American, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,259 students attended North Marion High School.

North Marion High School ranks 481st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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