Marion High School in Marion, IA

At a glance

Reported students

735

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

320

Marion High School: 735 reported students.

State peer staffing position

78th percentile

16.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 681
Teachers (FTE): 41.58
Student–teacher ratio: 16.4:1

What the reported data says about Marion High School

Marion High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Marion. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Marion Independent School District. NCES reports 735 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.3%) and multiracial (6.8%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Marion High School

1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 7.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 27.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White82.3%
Hispanic5.7%
Black4.4%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial6.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Vernon Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

587 reported students

Francis Marion Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–04

320 reported students

Parkview Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

267 reported students

Longfellow Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–02

254 reported students

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Public schools near Marion High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Linn-Mar High School High · Linn-Mar Comm School District	09–12	2,229	2.1 mi
George Washington High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District	09–12	1,182	2.7 mi
Empowering Excellence Charter School High · Charter · Empowering Excellence Charter Schools	09–12	120	3.5 mi
John F Kennedy High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District	09–12	1,648	4.5 mi
Metro High School High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District	09–12	288	4.7 mi
City View High High · Cedar Rapids Comm School District	09–12	100	5.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Marion High School

What grades does Marion High School serve?

Marion High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Marion Independent School District.

How many students attend Marion High School?

Marion High School reported 735 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 681 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Marion High School?

The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 735 students and 45.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Marion High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Marion High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marion Independent School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Marion High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Marion High School in?

Marion High School is part of Marion Independent School District, based in Marion, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Marion High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Linn-Mar High School (2.1 mi), George Washington High School (2.7 mi), Empowering Excellence Charter School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.