- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Marion-Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion-Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438000677
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion-Franklin High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 430
- students enrolled
Marion-Franklin High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion-Franklin High School ranks #10 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Marion-Franklin High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390438000677 · Columbus, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Marion-Franklin High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Marion-Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Marion-Franklin High School
430 students
What this shows Marion-Franklin High School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion-Franklin High School compares
Marion-Franklin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
White 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Marion-Franklin High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion-Franklin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion-Franklin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion-Franklin High School
How many students attend Marion-Franklin High School?
Marion-Franklin High School has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion-Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion-Franklin High School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion-Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion-Franklin High School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion-Franklin High School?
Marion-Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion-Franklin High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion-Franklin High School ranks #10 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Marion-Franklin High School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.