Buckeye Community School - Marion

Summary:

Buckeye Community School - Marion is a public charter high school in Marion, Ohio, serving 306 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Tri-Rivers school district, which is ranked 791 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckeye Community School - Marion consistently performs poorly on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages across all subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from just 1.4% in Geometry to 23.6% in English II, compared to the state averages of 39.8% and 61.4%, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, which have been steadily increasing, reaching 74.3% in the 2021-2022 school year, and very low four-year graduation rates of only 42.0% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Interestingly, the nearby Tri-Rivers Career Center, located approximately 3.5 miles from Buckeye Community School - Marion, has a significantly different student demographic composition, with 93.77% of students identifying as white, compared to 84.64% at Buckeye Community School - Marion. Additionally, Tri-Rivers Career Center has a lower student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, compared to Buckeye Community School - Marion's 30.6:1 ratio. These differences suggest that the challenges faced by Buckeye Community School - Marion may be unique to the school and its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

366 W Center St
Marion, OH 43302-3967

(740) 231-2444

District: Buckeye Community School - Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
819^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,053

Student/teacher ratio: 71.2

Number of students: 570

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckeye Community School - Marion ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buckeye Community School - Marion 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 (84.6%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckeye Community School - Marion is 71.2. (See more...)

Compare Buckeye Community School - Marion employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckeye Community School - Marion is $12,053.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckeye Community School - Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Community School - Marion 819^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Buckeye Community School - Marion in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Buckeye Community School - Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Community School - Marion 791^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Buckeye Community School - Marion

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.14	824^th	867	5.0%
2024	4.20	819^th	864	5.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Buckeye Community School - Marion

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.29	461^st	614	24.9%
2024	23.33	485^th	598	18.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckeye Community School - Marion

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.37	760^th	805	5.6%
2024	4.24	777^th	822	5.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Buckeye Community School - Marion

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.98	794^th	813	2.3%
2024	3.08	757^th	798	5.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Buckeye Community School - Marion

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.35	769^th	819	6.1%
2024	1.75	800^th	816	2.0%

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Rank History for White students at Buckeye Community School - Marion

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.40	738^th	756	2.4%
2024	0.69	746^th	754	1.1%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buckeye Community School - Marion

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	185	6	0	9	1	15	216
2023	259	8	0	20	1	18	306
2024	482	16	2	35	1	34	570

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

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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 Buckeye Community School - Marion

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	216	9.0	24.0	n/a
2023	306	10.0	30.6	n/a
2024	570	8.0	71.2	n/a

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 Buckeye Community School - Marion

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	216	9.0	24.0	n/a
2023	306	10.0	30.6	n/a
2024	570	8.0	71.2	n/a

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 Buckeye Community School - Marion

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$6,367
2024	$12,053

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Buckeye Community School - Marion	Public, Charter	9-12	366 W Center St	Marion	43302	Marion County	Buckeye Community School - Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 231-2444	570	8	71.2		482 (84.6%)	16 (2.8%)	35 (6.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	4.2	819^th of 864 public high schools	5.2%		4.1	824^th of 867 public high schools	5.0%	5		21.1	11.3							18.7	23.6	1.4	8.5	$12,053
Harding High School	Public	9-12	1500 Harding Hwy E	Marion	43302	Marion County	Marion City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 223-4701	978	76	12.8		654 (66.9%)	83 (8.5%)	110 (11.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	129 (13.2%)	24.4	643^rd of 864 public high schools	25.6%		24.5	651^st of 867 public high schools	24.9%	8		58.8	52.7							43.3	42.6	19.5	32.7	$13,816
Tri-Rivers Career Center	Public	10-12	2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd	Marion	43302	Marion County	Tri-Rivers	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 389-4681	567	35	16.2	53.6%	503 (88.7%)	11 (1.9%)	27 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Ridgedale Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	3165 Hillman Ford Rd	Morral	43337	Marion County	Ridgedale Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 382-6065	305	25	12.2	58.0%	281 (92.1%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.9%)	50.3	458^th of 864 public high schools	47.0%		52.4	436^th of 867 public high schools	49.7%	22	69.1	91.4	83.3	31.7	33.3	59.6	42.0	53.6	54.0	50.0	60.0	32.4	35.2	$13,867
Pleasant High School	Public	9-12	1113 Owens Rd W	Marion	43302	Marion County	Pleasant Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 389-2389	345	26	13.1	32.2%	315 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.3%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	71.7	175^th of 864 public high schools	79.7%		56	386^th of 867 public high schools	55.5%	211		73.2	83.5							81.8	78.7	60.2	73.6	$14,960
Elgin High School	Public	9-12	1150 Keener Rd S	Marion	43302	Marion County	Elgin Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 383-5118	282	19	15.2	66.3%	259 (91.8%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	52.8	432^nd of 864 public high schools	50.0%		55.3	396^th of 867 public high schools	54.3%	36		70.0	58.1							70.1	54.9	44.7	79.0	$13,870
River Valley High School	Public	9-12	4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd	Caledonia	43314	Marion County	River Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 725-5800	486	25	19.1	42.0%	427 (87.9%)	16 (3.3%)	14 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	61.3	318^th of 864 public high schools	63.2%		53.9	415^th of 867 public high schools	52.1%	97		75.2	83.0							73.8	68.6	39.3	61.9	$13,459
North Union High School	Public	9-12	401 N Franklin St	Richwood	43344	Union County	North Union Local School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 943-3012	384	23	16.6	37.2%	374 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	53.4	418^th of 864 public high schools	51.6%		56.2	384^th of 867 public high schools	55.7%	34		74.6	52.8							78.5	71.8	46.0	48.3	$15,229
Cardington-Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	349 Chesterville Ave	Cardington	43315	Morrow County	Cardington-Lincoln Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 864-2691	263	17	15.7	98.9%	248 (94.3%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	46.6	489^th of 864 public high schools	43.4%		42.9	532^nd of 867 public high schools	38.6%	43		58.8	70.8							75.7	59.7	23.2	56.1	$12,877
Tomorrow Center	Public, Charter	8-12	3700 County Road 168	Cardington	43315	Morrow County	Tomorrow Center	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 718-4242	88	7	12.0		79 (89.8%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	3.6	837^th of 864 public high schools	3.1%		8.8	752^nd of 867 public high schools	13.3%	85		26.3	18.8							7.7	13.3	6.3	0.0	$10,174

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Buckeye Community School - Marion ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Ohio high schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Buckeye Community School - Marion.

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Students at Buckeye Community School - Marion are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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