Marion High School

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Marion High School ranks 233 rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marion High School is a public high school serving 722 students in grades 9-12 in Marion, Iowa. The school is part of the Marion Independent School District, which is ranked 207 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion High School generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 72.8% of 10th-grade students and 73.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 73.8% and 70.2%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 79th out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 233rd out of 338 in the current 2023-2024 school year. While Marion High School outperforms some nearby schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and the Mount Vernon Community School District.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Marion High School has increased from 23.91% in 2020-2021 to 27.98% in the current 2022-2023 school year, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.7 is higher than some nearby smaller schools but lower than the larger high schools in the Cedar Rapids and Linn-Mar districts. Overall, Marion High School appears to be a solid performer in the region, but the declining statewide ranking and increasing free and reduced-lunch rates suggest areas for improvement, particularly in addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302

(319) 377-9891

District: Marion Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,802

Feeder schools for Marion High School:

Elementary:	Francis Marion Intermediate School
	Longfellow Elementary
	Starry Elementary School
Middle:	Vernon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 720

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Two or more races:

6.7%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion High School ranks worse than 68.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marion High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), two or more races (6.7%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion High School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Marion High School employs 45.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion High School is $13,802.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marion High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Marion High School 233^rd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Marion High School in the ranking list.)

Marion Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Independent School District 207^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	66.05	125^th	351	64.4%
2013	60.28	154^th	351	56.1%
2014	59.64	149^th	322	53.7%
2015	55.13	167^th	324	48.5%
2016	39.76	221^st	320	30.9%
2017	73.21	75^th	325	76.9%
2018	63.06	127^th	320	60.3%
2019	71.80	79^th	327	75.8%
2021	70.13	80^th	327	75.5%
2022	68.81	86^th	332	74.1%
2023	60.68	130^th	336	61.3%
2024	42.02	233^rd	338	31.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for 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	556	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
1989	501	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
1990	475	1	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
1991	448	1	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	456
1992	532	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	537
1993	545	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
1994	552	3	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	563
1995	588	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1996	588	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1997	630	4	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
1998	626	9	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	639
1999	634	10	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	654
2000	519	7	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
2001	543	6	4	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	560
2002	556	6	7	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	578
2003	556	6	7	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	578
2004	581	11	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2005	571	7	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	590
2006	625	9	8	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	653
2007	633	15	8	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	665
2008	622	21	7	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	660
2009	600	17	7	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	635
2010	594	26	6	7	2	0	0	0	635
2011	560	29	6	10	2	0	1	0	608
2012	574	27	6	17	2	1	7	0	634
2013	559	25	5	15	2	1	16	0	623
2014	553	18	3	16	1	1	24	0	616
2015	582	12	3	26	3	2	24	0	652
2016	569	11	5	26	1	4	24	0	640
2017	555	19	5	26	1	4	25	0	635
2018	572	26	9	27	2	4	30	0	670
2019	580	30	5	19	1	1	28	0	664
2020	588	25	7	22	0	0	28	0	670
2021	602	29	6	20	0	0	33	0	690
2022	587	31	5	21	0	1	36	0	681
2023	609	35	6	31	0	0	41	0	722
2024	596	35	5	34	0	1	48	1	720

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 Marion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	560	39.0	14.3	7.3
1989	508	37.8	13.4	6.9
1990	482	35.7	13.5	6.2
1991	456	28.6	15.9	7.2
1992	537	39.0	13.7	11.5
1993	552	38.4	14.4	9.4
1994	563	41.8	13.5	7.1
1995	599	40.6	14.8	9
1996	599	40.6	14.8	9
1997	641	42.3	15.2	9.4
1998	639	43.7	14.6	7.2
1999	654	45.7	14.3	12.5
2000	533	39.7	13.4	10.1
2001	560	40.7	13.8	9.8
2002	578	41.0	14.1	9.5
2003	578	41.0	14.1	9.5
2004	606	41.4	14.6	14
2005	590	46.4	12.7	11
2006	653	45.4	14.4	20.8
2007	665	48.4	13.7	20.2
2008	660	47.4	13.9	18.6
2009	635	50.3	12.6	24.4
2010	635	51.5	12.3	23.9
2011	608	44.5	13.6	27.8
2012	634	46.5	13.6	30.6
2013	623	46.5	13.3	25.8
2014	616	45.9	13.4	23.9
2015	652	44.0	14.8	25.3
2016	640	45.0	14.2	23.6
2017	635	44.0	14.4	23.6
2018	670	41.7	16.0	21
2019	664	40.7	16.3	24.5
2020	670	41.7	16.0	26
2021	690	41.5	16.5	23.9
2022	681	41.6	16.3	27
2023	722	43.1	16.7	28
2024	720	45.7	15.7	28.3

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 Marion High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	560	39.0	14.3	7.3
1989	508	37.8	13.4	6.9
1990	482	35.7	13.5	6.2
1991	456	28.6	15.9	7.2
1992	537	39.0	13.7	11.5
1993	552	38.4	14.4	9.4
1994	563	41.8	13.5	7.1
1995	599	40.6	14.8	9
1996	599	40.6	14.8	9
1997	641	42.3	15.2	9.4
1998	639	43.7	14.6	7.2
1999	654	45.7	14.3	12.5
2000	533	39.7	13.4	10.1
2001	560	40.7	13.8	9.8
2002	578	41.0	14.1	9.5
2003	578	41.0	14.1	9.5
2004	606	41.4	14.6	14
2005	590	46.4	12.7	11
2006	653	45.4	14.4	20.8
2007	665	48.4	13.7	20.2
2008	660	47.4	13.9	18.6
2009	635	50.3	12.6	24.4
2010	635	51.5	12.3	23.9
2011	608	44.5	13.6	27.8
2012	634	46.5	13.6	30.6
2013	623	46.5	13.3	25.8
2014	616	45.9	13.4	23.9
2015	652	44.0	14.8	25.3
2016	640	45.0	14.2	23.6
2017	635	44.0	14.4	23.6
2018	670	41.7	16.0	21
2019	664	40.7	16.3	24.5
2020	670	41.7	16.0	26
2021	690	41.5	16.5	23.9
2022	681	41.6	16.3	27
2023	722	43.1	16.7	28
2024	720	45.7	15.7	28.3

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 Marion High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$140 (1.0%)	$13,663 (99.0%)	$13,802

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 79^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 130^th of 336 High schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marion High School)	82.9	79.8	3.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Independent School District)	82.9	79.8	3.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Marion High School)	80.2	71.8	8.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Marion Independent School District)	80.2	71.8	8.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marion High School)	73.3	75.2	1.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Independent School District)	73.3	75.2	1.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marion High School)	76	80.9	4.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marion Independent School District)	76	80.9	4.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	664	722	8.7%
African American	30	35	16.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	19	31	63.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	580	609	5%
Two or More Races	28	41	46.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.5%	28%	3.4%

Schools Near Marion High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	720	46	15.7	28.3%	596 (82.8%)	35 (4.9%)	34 (4.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.7%)	42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%		60.7	130^th of 336 public high schools	61.3%	103			67.1	72.8	73.6			59.1	68.2	68.9		52.2	$13,802	$140	$13,663
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,222	131	16.9	23.9%	1,667 (75.0%)	154 (6.9%)	124 (5.6%)	128 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	131 (5.9%)	66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%		58.1	152^nd of 336 public high schools	54.8%	43			85.3	76.4	77.7			76.3	69.2	76.7		68.9	$13,871	$299	$13,571
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2205 Forest DR SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2161	1,233	77	16.0	48.7%	681 (55.2%)	279 (22.6%)	108 (8.8%)	19 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	129 (10.5%)	24.2	283^rd of 338 public high schools	16.3%		23.8	283^rd of 336 public high schools	15.8%				72.2	66.7	56.9			53.4	58.4	50.0		48.6	$16,333	$764	$15,569
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	4545 Wenig RD NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2251	1,719	95	18.0	31.4%	1,252 (72.8%)	169 (9.8%)	120 (7.0%)	46 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	124 (7.2%)	53.3	176^th of 338 public high schools	47.9%		53.6	170^th of 336 public high schools	49.4%	6			77.8	75.4	71.0			63.3	71.4	70.9		62.5	$14,742	$564	$14,177
Metro High School	Public	9-12	1212 7th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52401	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3100	343	25	13.5	76.7%	150 (43.7%)	98 (28.6%)	33 (9.6%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	48 (14.0%)	0.1	337^th of 338 public high schools	0.3%		0	335^th of 336 public high schools	0.3%	2			42.1	13.8	21.6			10.0	17.2	14.6		10.3	$17,640	$336	$17,305
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	1243 20th ST SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2435	1,575	86	18.2	59.7%	772 (49.0%)	448 (28.4%)	171 (10.9%)	26 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	13 (0.8%)	138 (8.8%)	8.8	315^th of 338 public high schools	6.8%		7.8	317^th of 336 public high schools	5.7%	2			58.1	58.1	42.7			44.3	49.3	39.2		41.8	$15,251	$1,064	$14,187
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	194	17	11.4	24.2%	176 (90.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%		71.6	76^th of 336 public high schools	77.4%	6	80.0	90.3	93.9	93.5	80.6	73.3	67.7	69.7	64.5	77.4	73.3	74.2	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Alburnett Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	278	19	14.8	16.5%	267 (96.0%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	78	41^st of 338 public high schools	87.9%		43.3	221^st of 336 public high schools	34.2%	180			84.4	87.9	84.1			74.0	77.3	79.7		80.3	$15,024	$123	$14,901
Prairie High School	Public	10-12	401 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5340	1,271	73	17.4	30.4%	916 (72.1%)	134 (10.5%)	97 (7.6%)	21 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.7%)	86 (6.8%)	22.6	288^th of 338 public high schools	14.8%		35.9	248^th of 336 public high schools	26.2%	40				65.0	63.2				53.2	56.3		46.8	$14,453	$304	$14,149
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	731 Palisades Rd SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-8843	478	28	17.0	13.8%	435 (91.0%)	7 (1.5%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	76.1	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%		86.9	16^th of 336 public high schools	95.2%	36			74.3	84.2	82.1			78.8	88.3	83.7		75.0	$16,419	$191	$16,228

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion High School

What schools feed into Marion High School?

Marion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Francis Marion Intermediate School
Elementary : Longfellow Elementary
Elementary : Starry Elementary School
Middle : Vernon Middle School

What district is Marion High School in?

Marion Independent School District

How many students attend Marion High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 720 students attended Marion High School.

What is the racial makeup of Marion High School?

Students at Marion High School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

Is Marion High School a good school?

Marion High School ranks 233^rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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