- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180639001117
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Marion High School held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 180639001117 · Marion, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 20.7:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students)
Marion High School held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Marion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marion High School
1,058 students
- Justice Thurgo
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
500 students
- Frances Slocum
Frances Slocum Elem School
473 students
- John L Mccullo
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
455 students
- John W Kendall 409
John W Kendall Elem School
409 students
- Riverview Elem 393
Riverview Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Marion High School reports 1,058 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 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 methodology
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
$14,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Marion Community Schools reports $14,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,058 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 29/100 (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 #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.
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.