Enrollment
1,058
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, IN
Marion High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180639001117
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Marion Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180639001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion High School
Marion High School is a higher-need, large high school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 1,058 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 30% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,058 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 123 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Marion Community Schools spends $15,017 per pupil, 24% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marion's high schools, it stands alongside Eastbrook High School (524 students): Marion High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 16.9:1).
Marion Community Schools also operates Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students) and Frances Slocum Elem School (473 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$15,017
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 45.5%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 15.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Marion High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion Community Schools, which includes Marion High School.
$15,017
Per student
+24%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 54.2%
Federal 26.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Slocum Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Kendall Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary 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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion High School
How many students attend Marion High School?
Marion High School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High School is 20.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion High School?
65.1% of students at Marion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion High School is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Marion, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion High School?
Marion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 #9 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN. 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Community Schools?
Besides Marion High School, Marion Community Schools also operates Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students), Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students), and John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch (455 students). See the Marion Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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