Marion L Steele High School

Summary:

Marion L Steele High School is a public high school serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12 in Amherst, Ohio. The school is part of the Amherst Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 158 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion L Steele High School consistently performs well academically, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages across multiple subjects, including American Government, American History, Biology, and English II. The school's four-year graduation rate is also significantly higher than the state average, ranging from 94.5% to 97.4% over the past five years. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for Hispanic, White, and low-income students, as well as for gifted and talented students. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.9% in 2019-2020 to 30.3% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

In comparison, the closest nearby school, Vermilion Digital Academy, is a much smaller virtual high school with only 8 students and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 62%. This contrast highlights the unique strengths and challenges of different educational models, and underscores the need for Marion L Steele High School to continue addressing the chronic absenteeism issue while maintaining its strong academic performance and support for diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 450 Washington St
       Amherst, OH  44001-1552


(440) 988-4433

District: Amherst Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Marion L Steele High School:

Elementary:    Powers Elementary School
    Walter G. Nord Middle School
Middle:    Amherst Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  1,039

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Hispanic:
13.4%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.4% Help


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Compare Details Marion L Steele High School ranks better than 79.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marion L Steele High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion L Steele High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion L Steele High School 177th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Marion L Steele High School in the ranking list.)

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Amherst Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Amherst Exempted Village 158th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion L Steele High School

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Rank History for all students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.50 490th 681 28.0%
2005 79.45 100th 689 85.5%
2006 73.88 159th 696 77.2%
2007 76.14 98th 756 87.0%
2008 76.96 89th 767 88.4%
2009 73.72 140th 791 82.3%
2010 68.56 255th 819 68.9%
2011 72.08 185th 818 77.4%
2012 72.36 194th 832 76.7%
2013 66.24 271st 767 64.7%
2014 60.44 387th 769 49.7%
2015 61.47 308th 778 60.4%
2016 66.69 197th 784 74.9%
2017 74.30 105th 773 86.4%
2018 62.61 274th 800 65.8%
2019 71.08 162nd 836 80.6%
2021 69.58 178th 819 78.3%
2022 72.83 148th 836 82.3%
2023 72.55 156th 867 82.0%
2024 71.35 177th 864 79.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.22 31st 201 84.6%
2019 82.12 30th 208 85.6%
2021 64.05 71st 211 66.4%
2022 64.94 80th 222 64.0%
2023 68.34 75th 239 68.6%
2024 63.97 89th 242 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.08 215th 614 65.0%
2024 53.64 197th 598 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.64 334th 758 55.9%
2019 77.47 93rd 779 88.1%
2021 78.84 67th 763 91.2%
2022 75.43 117th 773 84.9%
2023 68.90 200th 805 75.2%
2024 76.64 129th 822 84.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.33 327th 751 56.5%
2019 75.71 147th 781 81.2%
2021 71.37 187th 775 75.9%
2022 77.78 127th 794 84.0%
2023 80.54 98th 813 87.9%
2024 76.45 155th 798 80.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.35 191st 550 65.3%
2019 66.00 139th 628 77.9%
2021 59.22 169th 596 71.6%
2022 68.56 98th 606 83.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 393rd 538 27.0%
2019 66.13 76th 272 72.1%
2021 64.06 118th 349 66.2%
2023 76.44 22nd 308 92.9%
2024 67.87 95th 280 66.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.77 278th 763 63.6%
2019 75.03 162nd 792 79.5%
2021 72.31 165th 778 78.8%
2022 74.16 173rd 808 78.6%
2023 71.96 209th 819 74.5%
2024 74.26 180th 816 77.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.69 75th 184 59.2%
2019 74.88 45th 207 78.3%
2021 66.13 74th 239 69.0%
2022 77.17 45th 260 82.7%
2023 69.27 74th 270 72.6%
2024 76.74 50th 273 81.7%
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Rank History for White students at Marion L Steele High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.51 292nd 718 59.3%
2019 75.21 150th 739 79.7%
2021 74.62 134th 727 81.6%
2022 77.30 126th 749 83.2%
2023 77.24 138th 756 81.7%
2024 74.74 178th 754 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 15, 2010

Open Quote Marion L. Steele High is a good place to send your child. Just wish coaches were not so political. I wish that for all schools. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Open Quote Academics excel. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marion L Steele High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1146 6 10 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1178
1989 1096 2 5 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1131
1990 1050 3 15 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1098
1991 981 6 8 59 6 n/a n/a 0 1060
1992 1005 4 9 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
1993 994 2 7 55 1 n/a n/a 0 1059
1994 1036 3 3 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
1995 1156 4 6 49 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
1996 1156 4 6 49 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
1997 1161 5 5 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1235
1998 1179 7 9 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1256
1999 1166 11 9 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1243
2000 1142 8 10 59 3 n/a n/a 0 1222
2001 1137 10 10 51 2 n/a n/a 0 1210
2002 1195 12 7 52 5 n/a n/a 6 1277
2003 1195 12 7 52 5 n/a n/a 6 1277
2004 1243 15 7 56 5 n/a n/a 10 1336
2005 1270 17 11 73 6 n/a n/a 15 1392
2006 1291 20 7 83 7 n/a n/a 20 1428
2007 1345 24 11 100 6 n/a n/a 21 1507
2008 1333 23 12 116 2 n/a n/a 21 1507
2009 1321 19 9 121 5 n/a n/a 29 1504
2010 1207 21 8 129 8 n/a n/a 32 1405
2011 1182 13 11 128 8 0 41 0 1383
2012 1140 26 6 149 6 0 29 0 1356
2013 1110 30 7 159 4 0 34 0 1344
2014 1058 33 8 159 5 0 43 0 1306
2015 1025 37 8 158 5 0 46 0 1279
2016 990 37 10 170 3 0 39 0 1249
2017 993 38 12 179 5 1 29 0 1257
2018 994 28 16 161 3 1 36 0 1239
2019 993 33 15 154 2 1 40 0 1238
2020 900 33 18 145 3 1 52 0 1152
2021 835 35 13 142 4 0 40 0 1069
2022 830 29 16 154 4 0 38 0 1071
2023 805 28 17 139 5 0 45 0 1039

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 L Steele High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1178 54.0 21.8 0
1989 1131 53.0 21.3 n/a
1990 1098 50.0 21.9 n/a
1991 1060 50.6 20.9 n/a
1992 1080 53.0 20.3 1.4
1993 1059 51.5 20.6 2.1
1994 1095 54.2 20.2 1.1
1995 1215 57.9 21.0 1.2
1996 1215 57.9 21.0 1.2
1997 1235 60.4 20.4 0.8
1998 1256 60.2 20.9 0.8
1999 1243 62.7 19.8 1.7
2000 1222 61.6 19.8 2.8
2001 1210 60.8 19.9 2.9
2002 1277 64.2 19.9 4.2
2003 1277 64.2 19.9 4.2
2004 1336 68.1 19.6 5.7
2005 1392 66.6 20.9 7.5
2006 1428 67.0 21.3 9
2007 1507 67.2 22.4 9.9
2008 1507 65.3 23.1 n/a
2009 1504 66.2 22.7 13.2
2010 1405 65.0 21.6 17.6
2011 1383 71.7 19.2 17.2
2012 1356 69.8 19.4 19.4
2013 1344 68.5 19.6 19
2014 1306 70.3 18.5 18.1
2015 1279 n/a n/a 18.4
2016 1249 62.0 20.1 20.9
2017 1257 61.2 20.5 16.4
2018 1239 61.2 20.2 16.9
2019 1238 61.5 20.1 20.7
2020 1152 55.3 20.8 21.7
2021 1069 53.5 19.9 n/a
2022 1071 54.5 19.6 n/a
2023 1039 49.5 20.9 28.4

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 L Steele High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1178 54.0 21.8 0
1989 1131 53.0 21.3 n/a
1990 1098 50.0 21.9 n/a
1991 1060 50.6 20.9 n/a
1992 1080 53.0 20.3 1.4
1993 1059 51.5 20.6 2.1
1994 1095 54.2 20.2 1.1
1995 1215 57.9 21.0 1.2
1996 1215 57.9 21.0 1.2
1997 1235 60.4 20.4 0.8
1998 1256 60.2 20.9 0.8
1999 1243 62.7 19.8 1.7
2000 1222 61.6 19.8 2.8
2001 1210 60.8 19.9 2.9
2002 1277 64.2 19.9 4.2
2003 1277 64.2 19.9 4.2
2004 1336 68.1 19.6 5.7
2005 1392 66.6 20.9 7.5
2006 1428 67.0 21.3 9
2007 1507 67.2 22.4 9.9
2008 1507 65.3 23.1 n/a
2009 1504 66.2 22.7 13.2
2010 1405 65.0 21.6 17.6
2011 1383 71.7 19.2 17.2
2012 1356 69.8 19.4 19.4
2013 1344 68.5 19.6 19
2014 1306 70.3 18.5 18.1
2015 1279 n/a n/a 18.4
2016 1249 62.0 20.1 20.9
2017 1257 61.2 20.5 16.4
2018 1239 61.2 20.2 16.9
2019 1238 61.5 20.1 20.7
2020 1152 55.3 20.8 21.7
2021 1069 53.5 19.9 n/a
2022 1071 54.5 19.6 n/a
2023 1039 49.5 20.9 28.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion L Steele High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,308
2022 $9,345
2023 $10,090

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion L Steele High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 836 High schoolsRanks 156th of 867 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Marion L Steele High School)91.183.4
 7.7%
   End of Course American Government (Amherst Exempted Village)91.183.4
 7.7%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Marion L Steele High School)88.682.9
 5.7%
   End of Course American History (Amherst Exempted Village)88.682.9
 5.7%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Marion L Steele High School)86.180.7
 5.4%
   End of Course Biology (Amherst Exempted Village)86.180.7
 5.4%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Marion L Steele High School)78.975.9
 3%
   End of Course English II (Amherst Exempted Village)78.975.9
 3%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Marion L Steele High School)56.353.8
 2.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Amherst Exempted Village)60.158.1
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Marion L Steele High School)72.174.1
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Amherst Exempted Village)80.180.3
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12381039
 16.1%
African American3328
 15.2%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian1517
 13.3%
Hispanic154139
 9.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White993805
 18.9%
Two or More Races4045
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.7%28.4%
 7.7%


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Marion L Steele High School ranks 177th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Marion L Steele High School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Marion L Steele High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Powers Elementary School
Elementary : Walter G. Nord Middle School
Middle : Amherst Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,039 students attended Marion L Steele 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 Ohio Department of Education.

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