Marion High School

Summary:

Marion High School is a public high school located in Marion, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Marion Public Schools district, which is ranked 300 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion High School faces some challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.04%) compared to the state average (71.1%), and its graduation rates have fluctuated between 76.4% and 96.1% over the past five years, which is lower than the nearby schools, which have graduation rates between 77.1% and 96.6%. Additionally, Marion High School has experienced higher dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 8.8% over the past five years, and a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 23.8% to 44.3% over the same period. These rates are generally higher than the nearby schools, such as Cadillac Innovation High School and Evart High School, which have lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates.

Academically, Marion High School's test scores are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts for 6th and 7th grades were 53.3% and 27.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%. However, the school's high percentage of students (69.79% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status, is consistent with the regional trends. Addressing the school's academic performance and attendance issues could be key focus areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 2213 20 Mile Rd
       Marion, MI  49665-8265


(231) 743-2836

District: Marion Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,771 Help


Feeder schools for Marion High School:

Elementary:    Marion Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
4.6%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion High School ranks worse than 59.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Marion High School ranks better than 64.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.24. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion High School is 17. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion High School is $13,771.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion High School 536th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Marion High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Marion High School 263rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Marion High School in the ranking list.)

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Marion Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Public Schools 300th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.98 759th 806 5.8%
2007 11.68 759th 823 7.8%
2008 25.80 719th 839 14.3%
2009 22.35 740th 847 12.6%
2010 36.70 671st 851 21.2%
2011 36.16 664th 858 22.6%
2012 46.00 515th 900 42.8%
2013 57.25 374th 919 59.3%
2014 45.44 545th 921 40.8%
2015 35.18 615th 919 33.1%
2016 32.41 612th 894 31.5%
2017 19.52 667th 821 18.8%
2018 13.82 752nd 838 10.3%
2019 27.20 586th 792 26.0%
2021 31.92 458th 675 32.1%
2022 43.94 415th 776 46.5%
2023 48.52 406th 883 54.0%
2024 37.76 536th 897 40.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.99 742nd 815 9.0%
2019 41.53 398th 672 40.8%
2021 57.60 170th 523 67.5%
2022 60.19 214th 691 69.0%
2023 58.40 279th 825 66.2%
2024 52.40 334th 836 60.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.19 659th 794 17.0%
2019 31.46 461st 658 29.9%
2023 63.03 217th 770 71.8%
2024 31.04 531st 771 31.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.61 727th 797 8.8%
2019 36.31 407th 639 36.3%
2023 37.93 475th 776 38.8%
2024 51.01 334th 786 57.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.20 665th 678 1.9%
2019 13.22 577th 624 7.5%
2022 35.06 413th 638 35.3%
2023 34.60 450th 688 34.6%
2024 26.59 537th 701 23.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marion High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.34 485th 705 31.2%
2007 28.50 581st 767 24.3%
2008 32.81 559th 750 25.5%
2009 42.14 510th 754 32.4%
2010 20.45 604th 765 21.0%
2011 43.07 527th 784 32.8%
2012 49.42 441st 773 42.9%
2013 36.28 521st 805 35.3%
2014 33.71 542nd 799 32.2%
2015 46.31 467th 832 43.9%
2016 52.20 391st 852 54.1%
2017 47.19 403rd 835 51.7%
2018 41.71 484th 824 41.3%
2019 53.42 297th 666 55.4%
2023 11.18 663rd 735 9.8%
2024 60.24 263rd 743 64.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.78 323rd 755 57.2%
2024 70.87 140th 654 78.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.79 531st 710 25.2%
2023 12.36 544th 611 11.0%
2024 44.58 328th 619 47.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 175th 707 75.2%
2024 68.17 169th 633 73.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Marion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.72 468th 708 33.9%
2019 42.76 329th 582 43.5%
2023 4.95 631st 647 2.5%
2024 45.41 339th 638 46.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Marion High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan 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 346 0 0 2 9 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 338 0 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 335 0 4 11 11 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 368 0 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 354 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 394 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 370 1 2 6 12 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 424 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 424 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 445 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 422 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 443 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 418 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 443 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 538 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2003 538 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2004 438 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 371 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2006 344 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 345 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2008 315 5 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 322
2009 289 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 261 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2011 247 5 1 4 0 0 3 0 260
2012 258 5 2 3 0 0 6 0 274
2013 265 2 2 1 0 0 4 0 274
2014 242 3 3 0 1 0 5 0 254
2015 254 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 261
2016 249 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 257
2017 251 2 2 2 1 0 2 0 260
2018 260 4 1 3 0 0 2 0 270
2019 249 5 0 3 1 0 3 0 261
2020 247 6 0 4 1 0 1 0 259
2021 215 6 0 4 1 0 1 0 227
2022 211 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 223
2023 221 4 0 9 1 0 0 0 235
2024 201 3 0 10 1 0 1 0 216

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 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a 29.9
1990 361 22.0 16.4 32.7
1991 375 n/a n/a n/a
1992 359 n/a n/a 56
1993 400 n/a 0.0 44.3
1994 391 22.0 17.8 36.3
1995 427 24.0 17.8 29.7
1996 427 24.0 17.8 29.7
1997 448 25.0 17.9 40.2
1998 423 26.0 16.3 44.4
1999 443 26.0 17.0 28.4
2000 425 26.0 16.3 35.8
2001 444 23.0 19.3 37.2
2002 538 24.0 22.4 34.9
2003 538 24.0 22.4 34.9
2004 440 26.0 16.9 49.5
2005 373 21.0 17.8 43.4
2006 346 19.5 17.7 38.2
2007 352 21.0 16.8 46
2008 322 18.8 17.1 51.6
2009 299 17.5 17.1 52.8
2010 270 17.7 15.2 60.7
2011 260 15.0 17.3 68.5
2012 274 14.8 18.5 68.6
2013 274 16.4 16.6 69.7
2014 254 16.7 15.2 63
2015 261 16.0 16.3 52.9
2016 257 16.0 16.0 57.6
2017 260 16.1 16.1 56.9
2018 270 15.4 17.4 67
2019 261 12.8 20.3 62.5
2020 259 13.1 19.6 69.5
2021 227 12.0 18.8 77.1
2022 223 11.2 19.7 74.4
2023 235 10.7 21.8 69.8
2024 216 12.6 17.0 77.3

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 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a 29.9
1990 361 22.0 16.4 32.7
1991 375 n/a n/a n/a
1992 359 n/a n/a 56
1993 400 n/a 0.0 44.3
1994 391 22.0 17.8 36.3
1995 427 24.0 17.8 29.7
1996 427 24.0 17.8 29.7
1997 448 25.0 17.9 40.2
1998 423 26.0 16.3 44.4
1999 443 26.0 17.0 28.4
2000 425 26.0 16.3 35.8
2001 444 23.0 19.3 37.2
2002 538 24.0 22.4 34.9
2003 538 24.0 22.4 34.9
2004 440 26.0 16.9 49.5
2005 373 21.0 17.8 43.4
2006 346 19.5 17.7 38.2
2007 352 21.0 16.8 46
2008 322 18.8 17.1 51.6
2009 299 17.5 17.1 52.8
2010 270 17.7 15.2 60.7
2011 260 15.0 17.3 68.5
2012 274 14.8 18.5 68.6
2013 274 16.4 16.6 69.7
2014 254 16.7 15.2 63
2015 261 16.0 16.3 52.9
2016 257 16.0 16.0 57.6
2017 260 16.1 16.1 56.9
2018 270 15.4 17.4 67
2019 261 12.8 20.3 62.5
2020 259 13.1 19.6 69.5
2021 227 12.0 18.8 77.1
2022 223 11.2 19.7 74.4
2023 235 10.7 21.8 69.8
2024 216 12.6 17.0 77.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $715 (6.3%) $10,656 (93.7%) $11,371
2020 $889 (7.4%) $11,175 (92.6%) $12,064
2021 $1,441 (11.0%) $11,636 (89.0%) $13,078
2022 $2,380 (16.9%) $11,695 (83.1%) $14,076
2023 $2,382 (17.3%) $11,389 (82.7%) $13,771

Data source: Michigan 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 586th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 406th of 883 Middle schools
 28%
Ranks 297th of 666 High schoolsRanks 663rd of 735 High schools
 45.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion High School)41.238.7
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Public Schools)41.238.7
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Marion High School)23.522.6
 0.9%
   6th Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)23.522.6
 0.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion High School)32.428.1
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Public Schools)32.428.1
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Marion High School)21.643.8
 22.2%
   7th Grade Math (Marion Public Schools)21.643.8
 22.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Marion High School)19.526.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Marion Public Schools)19.526.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion High School)46.356.5
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion Public Schools)46.356.5
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion High School)17.134.8
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marion Public Schools)17.134.8
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Marion High School)59.18.6
 50.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Marion Public Schools)59.18.6
 50.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Marion High School)5029.4
 20.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Marion Public Schools)5029.4
 20.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students261235
 10%
African American54
 20%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic39
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White249221
 11.2%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%69.8%
 7.3%


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Students at Marion High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Marion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marion Elementary School

Marion High School ranks 263rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Marion High School.


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

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