Enrollment
1,075
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172460002666
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion High School
Marion High School is a large high school in Marion, Illinois, enrolling 1,075 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,075 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marion Cusd 2 spends $12,186 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marion's high schools, it stands alongside Crab Orchard High School (154 students): Marion High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 17.1:1).
Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion Jr High School (742 students) and Lincoln Elem School (482 students) alongside Marion High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marion High School compares
Marion High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Cusd 2, which includes Marion High School.
$12,186
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.9%
State 34.5%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,075 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marion High School a good school?
Marion High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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