- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, WI
Marion High
Federal NCES profile for Marion High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550873001005
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
Marion High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550873001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Marion High grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 550873001005 · Marion, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 14.2:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Elementary (255 students)
Marion High grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Marion High compares
Marion High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Marion High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Marion School District reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Marion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion High
How many students attend Marion High?
Marion High has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, WI. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion High?
40.1% of students at Marion High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion High?
The largest demographic group at Marion High is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Marion, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion High?
Marion High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marion School District?
Besides Marion High, Marion School District also operates Marion Elementary (255 students). See the Marion School District district page for the complete list.