- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Citra, FL
North Marion High School
Federal NCES profile for North Marion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120126001269
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Marion High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,228
- students enrolled
North Marion High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
North Marion High School held near 1,259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120126001269 · Citra, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,228 enr · 21.5:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
North Marion High School held near 1,259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Marion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school
North Marion High School
1,228 students
What this shows North Marion High School reports 1,228 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Marion High School compares
North Marion High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,228
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
293
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, North Marion High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Marion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Marion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,228 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Marion High School
How many students attend North Marion High School?
North Marion High School has 1,228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Citra, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,303 (2022-23) → 1,259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Marion High School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Marion High School?
66.1% of students at North Marion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at North Marion High School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Citra, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Marion High School?
North Marion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides North Marion High School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.