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Marion High School

Summary:

Marion High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 850 students. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 223 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Marion High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 129 and 249, with a current ranking of 249 out of 305 Arkansas high schools, earning a 1-star rating.

Marion High School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Geometry, and Biology. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.1% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.7%. The school's performance in Geometry is particularly concerning, with only 0.8% of 10th-grade students and 0% of 11th-grade students achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 10.9% and 4.8%, respectively. Additionally, Marion High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.98% in 2020-2021 to 76.94% in 2022-2023, indicating a significant socioeconomic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby Earle High School, located 15.3 miles away, also performs significantly below the state average in academic proficiency, suggesting that the academic challenges faced by Marion High School may be a broader regional issue. In contrast, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School, located just 3.26 miles from Marion High School, demonstrates slightly better academic performance, though still underperforming the state average in many areas. This trend indicates that the school's academic performance has been deteriorating relative to other high schools in the state, which is a concerning pattern that warrants further investigation and intervention.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 1 Patriot Dr
       Marion, AR  72364

(870) 739-5130

District: Marion School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,618 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  850

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.3%
White:
35.6%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion High School ranks worse than 81.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.3%), White (35.6%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion High School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion High School is $10,618.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marion High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Marion High School 249th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Marion High School in the ranking list.)

Marion School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion School District 223rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.29 130th 232 44.0%
2007 41.71 147th 258 43.0%
2008 28.40 199th 256 22.3%
2009 46.78 137th 261 47.5%
2010 45.01 145th 262 44.7%
2011 40.92 172nd 266 35.3%
2012 34.31 194th 266 27.1%
2013 28.56 212th 271 21.8%
2014 39.83 178th 268 33.6%
2015 31.38 194th 267 27.3%
2016 49.90 129th 269 52.0%
2017 33.97 194th 264 26.5%
2018 41.20 171st 263 35.0%
2019 33.31 204th 282 27.7%
2021 31.77 218th 290 24.8%
2022 32.68 211th 282 25.2%
2023 44.40 170th 295 42.4%
2024 24.30 249th 305 18.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Marion High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 483 133 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1989 481 120 5 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 612
1990 447 135 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1991 455 140 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 476 157 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1993 518 149 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1994 368 115 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1995 456 120 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 456 120 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 435 108 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 452 123 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 454 129 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 597
2000 452 137 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 470 151 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2002 485 150 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2003 485 150 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2004 519 175 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2005 519 238 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 781
2006 555 251 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 834
2007 574 237 18 12 2 n/a n/a 0 843
2008 580 280 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 893
2009 525 310 15 18 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2010 482 316 12 25 3 1 6 0 845
2011 449 411 9 23 5 2 4 0 903
2012 472 409 8 23 4 2 3 0 921
2013 434 442 8 18 3 1 2 0 908
2014 409 484 12 21 2 0 3 0 931
2015 381 462 10 27 1 0 9 0 890
2016 411 449 6 35 4 0 8 0 913
2017 413 435 5 40 3 0 8 0 904
2018 415 439 6 45 4 0 2 0 911
2019 369 489 9 40 1 0 6 0 914
2020 374 501 11 47 3 0 12 0 948
2021 353 526 6 46 2 0 18 0 951
2022 317 441 7 59 2 0 24 0 850
2023 303 453 8 51 0 0 35 0 850

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 34.0 18.3 n/a
1989 612 35.0 17.4 n/a
1990 595 37.0 16.0 17.6
1991 604 32.8 18.4 15.9
1992 641 33.5 19.1 19.5
1993 678 37.6 18.0 16.8
1994 489 27.5 17.8 11
1995 586 29.3 20.0 8.9
1996 586 29.3 20.0 8.9
1997 552 29.7 18.6 11.8
1998 583 29.7 19.6 17.5
1999 597 20.2 29.6 19.6
2000 600 30.0 20.0 20.5
2001 634 49.0 12.9 21.8
2002 651 37.0 17.6 26
2003 651 37.0 17.6 26
2004 709 31.0 22.9 29.8
2005 781 43.0 18.2 36.2
2006 834 52.0 16.0 37.2
2007 843 63.0 13.4 42
2008 893 69.0 12.9 41.1
2009 869 68.0 12.8 41.9
2010 845 62.3 12.8 44.5
2011 903 57.1 15.8 50.8
2012 921 59.0 15.6 49.5
2013 908 57.3 15.8 52
2014 931 61.5 15.1 53.7
2015 890 61.0 14.5 54.9
2016 913 60.0 15.2 53.3
2017 904 62.8 14.3 25.4
2018 911 65.4 13.9 40.1
2019 914 n/a n/a 70.8
2020 948 117.9 8.0 69.4
2021 951 101.1 9.4 71
2022 850 110.3 7.7 71.3
2023 850 87.3 9.7 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 625 34.0 18.3 n/a
1989 612 35.0 17.4 n/a
1990 595 37.0 16.0 17.6
1991 604 32.8 18.4 15.9
1992 641 33.5 19.1 19.5
1993 678 37.6 18.0 16.8
1994 489 27.5 17.8 11
1995 586 29.3 20.0 8.9
1996 586 29.3 20.0 8.9
1997 552 29.7 18.6 11.8
1998 583 29.7 19.6 17.5
1999 597 20.2 29.6 19.6
2000 600 30.0 20.0 20.5
2001 634 49.0 12.9 21.8
2002 651 37.0 17.6 26
2003 651 37.0 17.6 26
2004 709 31.0 22.9 29.8
2005 781 43.0 18.2 36.2
2006 834 52.0 16.0 37.2
2007 843 63.0 13.4 42
2008 893 69.0 12.9 41.1
2009 869 68.0 12.8 41.9
2010 845 62.3 12.8 44.5
2011 903 57.1 15.8 50.8
2012 921 59.0 15.6 49.5
2013 908 57.3 15.8 52
2014 931 61.5 15.1 53.7
2015 890 61.0 14.5 54.9
2016 913 60.0 15.2 53.3
2017 904 62.8 14.3 25.4
2018 911 65.4 13.9 40.1
2019 914 n/a n/a 70.8
2020 948 117.9 8.0 69.4
2021 951 101.1 9.4 71
2022 850 110.3 7.7 71.3
2023 850 87.3 9.7 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,246 (11.7%) $9,371 (88.3%) $10,618

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 204th of 282 High schoolsRanks 170th of 295 High schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English (Marion High School)50.558.3
 7.8%
   10th Grade English (Marion School District)50.558.3
 7.8%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Marion High School)15.214.1
 1.1%
   10th Grade Math (Marion School District)15.214.1
 1.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Marion High School)20.521.3
 0.8%
   10th Grade Science (Marion School District)20.521.3
 0.8%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Marion High School)19.829.9
 10.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Marion School District)19.829.9
 10.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marion High School)11.911.6
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Marion School District)11.911.6
 0.3%
11th Grade English (Marion High School)42.635.3
 7.3%
   11th Grade English (Marion School District)42.635.3
 7.3%
11th Grade Reading (Marion High School)27.424.5
 2.9%
   11th Grade Reading (Marion School District)27.424.5
 2.9%
11th Grade Science (Marion High School)17.813.3
 4.5%
   11th Grade Science (Marion School District)17.813.3
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students914850
 7%
African American489453
 7.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic4051
 27.5%
Pacific Islander00
White369303
 17.9%
Two or More Races635
 483.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.8%76.9%
 6.2%

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Marion High School ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Arkansas high schools.

Students at Marion High School are 53% African American, 36% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 850 students attended Marion High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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