- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, MI
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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262280005976
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 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 74% of Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 192
- students enrolled
Marion High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262280005976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Marion High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262280005976 · Marion, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 19.2:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Elementary School (185 students)
Marion High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Marion High School compares
Marion High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$15,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Marion High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Marion Public Schools reports $15,150 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 Elementary School | Similar size | 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
Nationwide other 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion High School
How many students attend Marion High School?
Marion High School has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, MI. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion High School?
64.7% of students at Marion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Marion, MI.
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).
What other schools are in Marion Public Schools?
Besides Marion High School, Marion Public Schools also operates Marion Elementary School (185 students). See the Marion Public Schools district page for the complete list.