- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alliance, OH
Marlington High School
Federal NCES profile for Marlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390498803732
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlington High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlington High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlington High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Alliance, OH.
School address
District: Marlington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390498803732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Marlington High School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390498803732 · Alliance, OH High · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 18.3:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlington Middle School (416 students)
Marlington High School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Marlington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marlington High School
639 students
- Marlington Mid
Marlington Middle School
416 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
306 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
276 students
- Marlboro Eleme 224
Marlboro Elementary
224 students
What this shows Marlington High School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlington High School compares
Marlington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▲ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$14,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Marlington High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlington Local reports $14,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Alliance
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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marlington High School
How many students attend Marlington High School?
Marlington High School has 639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alliance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlington High School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlington High School?
31.9% of students at Marlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlington High School?
The largest demographic group at Marlington High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Alliance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlington High School?
Marlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Marlington High School rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlington High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Alliance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alliance on the city page.
What other schools are in Marlington Local?
Besides Marlington High School, Marlington Local also operates Marlington Middle School (416 students), Lexington Elementary School (306 students), and Washington Elementary School (276 students). See the Marlington Local district page for the complete list.