- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, AR
Marion High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050939000682
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marion, AR.
School address
District: Marion School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050939000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Marion High School grew from 850 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 88.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 050939000682 · Marion, AR High · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 10.7:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (762 students)
Marion High School grew from 850 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 88.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Marion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marion High School
927 students
- Marion Visual
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
762 students
- Herbert Carter
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
670 students
- Marion Math Sc
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
654 students
- Marion Junior
Marion Junior High School
588 students
What this shows Marion High School reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion High School compares
Marion High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 26% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
White 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Marion High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion School District reports $11,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion High School
How many students attend Marion High School?
Marion High School has 927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, AR. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High School is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion High School?
60.0% of students at Marion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion High School is African American at 57.8% of enrollment, in Marion, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion High School?
Marion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion High School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marion, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion School District?
Besides Marion High School, Marion School District also operates Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (762 students), Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School (670 students), and Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School (654 students). See the Marion School District district page for the complete list.