- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, IL
Marion High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172460002666
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 1,075
- students enrolled
Marion High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Marion Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172460002666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Marion High School held near 1,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 172460002666 · Marion, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 14:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Jr High School (742 students)
Marion High School held near 1,105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.3 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marion High School
1,075 students
- Marion Jr High
Marion Jr High School
742 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 376
Jefferson Elem School
376 students
- Adams School 283
Adams School
283 students
What this shows Marion High School reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion High School compares
Marion High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$13,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Marion High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Marion Cusd 2 reports $13,127 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 Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Marion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion High School
How many students attend Marion High School?
Marion High School has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,159 (2022-23) → 1,105 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Marion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion High School?
Marion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 #7 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Cusd 2?
Besides Marion High School, Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion Jr High School (742 students), Lincoln Elem School (482 students), and Washington Elem School (465 students). See the Marion Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.