Marion High School - 01

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Marion High School - 01 ranks 62 nd of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marion High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Marion, South Dakota, with a total enrollment of 55 students. The school is part of the Marion School District 60-3, which is ranked 87 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Marion High School - 01 has seen a decline in its 4-year graduation rate, dropping from 90.0% in 2021-2022 to 71.4% in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, this is still significantly higher than the state average of 63.01% for 11th-grade students in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with 11th-grade students performing better than the state and district in English Language Arts (ELA) but lower in Mathematics and Science. However, the school's performance in ELA and Mathematics for all grades was below the state and district averages. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 10.91% in 2022-2023, suggests a relatively low socioeconomic status among the student population.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Lennox High School - 01, Montrose High School - 01, and Viborg-Hurley High School - 01, Marion High School - 01 generally performs worse on standardized tests and has lower graduation rates. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.7 to 8.1 over the past three years, may indicate more individualized attention for students, which could be a potential strength to build upon.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043

(605) 648-3615

District: Marion School District 60-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,727

Feeder schools for Marion High School - 01:

Elementary:	Marion Elementary - 02
Middle:	Marion Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Number of students: 53

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion High School - 01 ranks better than 56% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marion High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion High School - 01 is 7.4. (See more...)

Compare Marion High School - 01 employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion High School - 01 is $18,727.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion High School - 01 62^nd of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Marion High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Marion School District 60-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion School District 60-3 87^th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Marion High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	45.50	84^th	133	36.8%
2004	59.68	58^th	132	56.1%
2005	64.19	50^th	137	63.5%
2006	34.02	103^rd	136	24.3%
2007	8.28	127^th	141	9.9%
2008	62.02	55^th	135	59.3%
2009	40.96	95^th	144	34.0%
2010	59.62	71^st	150	52.7%
2011	44.83	88^th	141	37.6%
2012	50.17	87^th	143	39.2%
2013	76.60	28^th	144	80.6%
2015	71.05	33^rd	133	75.2%
2016	30.63	116^th	141	17.7%
2017	27.33	108^th	137	21.2%
2018	69.94	38^th	138	72.5%
2019	27.02	106^th	135	21.5%
2023	4.28	134^th	138	2.9%
2024	57.76	62^nd	141	56.0%

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Rank History for White students at Marion High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	59.27	48^th	123	61.0%
2019	11.00	113^th	123	8.1%
2024	56.96	57^th	125	54.4%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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.

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marion High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	94	94
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	96	96
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100	100
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	100	100
1993	95	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1994	93	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
1995	93	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1996	93	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
1997	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
1998	105	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1999	104	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
2000	99	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	101
2001	110	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	111
2002	99	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	103
2003	99	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	103
2004	97	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	101
2005	84	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	88
2006	82	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
2007	72	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2008	86	n/a	n/a	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	88
2009	82	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	84
2010	81	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2011	74	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	77
2012	69	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	72
2013	67	2	1	2	2	0	0	0	74
2014	55	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	59
2015	48	1	1	4	1	0	2	0	57
2016	38	2	2	4	0	0	1	0	47
2017	43	1	0	5	1	0	1	0	51
2018	52	1	0	4	1	0	1	0	59
2019	46	0	0	4	1	0	1	0	52
2020	44	0	1	4	2	1	1	0	53
2021	40	0	0	3	1	0	2	0	46
2022	42	0	0	7	1	0	2	0	52
2023	52	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	55
2024	46	0	0	3	1	0	3	0	53

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion High School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	94	8.9	10.5	n/a
1990	96	14.5	6.6	n/a
1991	100	13.2	7.5	n/a
1992	100	13.2	7.5	n/a
1993	96	9.4	10.2	n/a
1994	94	9.0	10.4	n/a
1995	95	9.6	9.9	n/a
1996	95	9.6	9.9	n/a
1997	94	9.7	9.7	13.8
1998	106	9.5	11.2	18.9
1999	104	8.9	11.7	17.3
2000	101	9.1	11.1	n/a
2001	111	9.5	11.7	19.8
2002	103	9.7	10.6	23.3
2003	103	9.7	10.6	23.3
2004	101	9.5	10.6	19.8
2005	88	8.8	10.0	20.5
2006	86	7.9	10.9	25.6
2007	74	7.5	9.9	13.5
2008	88	7.4	11.9	15.9
2009	84	7.1	11.8	15.5
2010	82	6.9	11.8	24.4
2011	77	6.7	11.4	37.7
2012	72	6.8	10.4	33.3
2013	74	7.0	10.5	33.8
2014	59	7.5	7.8	27.1
2015	57	7.0	8.1	29.8
2016	47	7.0	6.7	31.9
2017	51	6.5	7.7	35.3
2018	59	7.2	8.1	35.6
2019	52	7.0	7.3	34.6
2020	53	8.0	6.5	28.3
2021	46	7.9	5.7	26.1
2022	52	8.3	6.2	17.3
2023	55	6.7	8.1	10.9
2024	53	7.1	7.4	24.5

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 - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	94	8.9	10.5	n/a
1990	96	14.5	6.6	n/a
1991	100	13.2	7.5	n/a
1992	100	13.2	7.5	n/a
1993	96	9.4	10.2	n/a
1994	94	9.0	10.4	n/a
1995	95	9.6	9.9	n/a
1996	95	9.6	9.9	n/a
1997	94	9.7	9.7	13.8
1998	106	9.5	11.2	18.9
1999	104	8.9	11.7	17.3
2000	101	9.1	11.1	n/a
2001	111	9.5	11.7	19.8
2002	103	9.7	10.6	23.3
2003	103	9.7	10.6	23.3
2004	101	9.5	10.6	19.8
2005	88	8.8	10.0	20.5
2006	86	7.9	10.9	25.6
2007	74	7.5	9.9	13.5
2008	88	7.4	11.9	15.9
2009	84	7.1	11.8	15.5
2010	82	6.9	11.8	24.4
2011	77	6.7	11.4	37.7
2012	72	6.8	10.4	33.3
2013	74	7.0	10.5	33.8
2014	59	7.5	7.8	27.1
2015	57	7.0	8.1	29.8
2016	47	7.0	6.7	31.9
2017	51	6.5	7.7	35.3
2018	59	7.2	8.1	35.6
2019	52	7.0	7.3	34.6
2020	53	8.0	6.5	28.3
2021	46	7.9	5.7	26.1
2022	52	8.3	6.2	17.3
2023	55	6.7	8.1	10.9
2024	53	7.1	7.4	24.5

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 - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$133 (0.8%)	$17,274 (99.2%)	$17,407
2021	$1,226 (6.4%)	$17,962 (93.6%)	$19,188
2022	$172 (1.0%)	$17,238 (99.0%)	$17,410
2023	$153 (0.8%)	$18,574 (99.2%)	$18,727

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 106^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 134^th of 138 High schools	18.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marion High School - 01)	26.7	36.4	9.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marion School District 60-3)	26.7	36.4	9.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marion High School - 01)	40	9.1	30.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marion School District 60-3)	40	9.1	30.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Marion High School - 01)	26.7	18.2	8.5%
11th Grade Science (Marion School District 60-3)	26.7	18.2	8.5%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	52	55	5.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	1	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	52	13%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	10.9%	23.7%

Schools Near Marion High School - 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion High School - 01	Public	9-12	100 S Cedar St	Marion	57043	Turner County	Marion School District 60-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 648-3615	53	7	7.4	24.5%	46 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	57.8	62^nd of 141 public high schools	56.0%		4.3	134^th of 138 public high schools	2.9%	72	57.1	53.3	35.7	33.3	64.3	60.0	$18,727	$153	$18,574
Parker High School - 01	Public	9-12	335 W 1st St	Parker	57053	Turner County	Parker School District 60-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 297-3456	147	11	13.7	13.6%	134 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	36.3	93^rd of 141 public high schools	34.0%		56.6	62^nd of 138 public high schools	55.1%	31	57.1		35.7		32.1		$10,069	$00	$10,069
Freeman High School - 01	Public	9-12	1001 S Wipf St	Freeman	57029	Hutchinson County	Freeman School District 33-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 925-4214	95	10	9.2	24.2%	82 (86.3%)	1 (1.1%)	9 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	65	45^th of 141 public high schools	68.1%		37.9	94^th of 138 public high schools	31.9%	49	83.3		25.0		62.5		$15,333	$1,088	$14,246
Canistota High School - 01	Public	9-12	431 4th Ave	Canistota	57012	McCook County	Canistota School District 43-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 296-3458	87	6	13.9	19.5%	79 (90.8%)	2 (2.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	81.5	21^st of 141 public high schools	85.1%		52	73^rd of 138 public high schools	47.1%	52	73.7		52.6		63.2		$15,212	$785	$14,427
Lennox High School - 01	Public	9-12	1201 S Main St	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	355	21	16.9	11.3%	330 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	86.1	13^th of 141 public high schools	90.8%		85.2	12^th of 138 public high schools	91.3%	1	81.0	81.2	48.8	48.2	71.4	71.8	$10,642	$325	$10,316
Montrose High School - 01	Public	9-12	309 S Church Ave	Montrose	57048	McCook County	Montrose School District 43-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 363-5025	57	5	10.3	12.3%	56 (98.2%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.9	49^th of 141 public high schools	65.2%		97.7	1^st of 138 public high schools	99.3%	48	76.9		38.5		46.2		$15,450	$728	$14,722
Viborg-Hurley High School - 01	Public	9-12	203 W Park Ave	Viborg	57070	Turner County	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 766-5418	125	9	13.2	30.4%	107 (85.6%)	2 (1.6%)	9 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	16.9	119^th of 141 public high schools	15.6%		46.5	81^st of 138 public high schools	41.3%	38	52.0				16.0		$11,169	$00	$11,169

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion High School - 01

What is the racial makeup of Marion High School - 01?

Students at Marion High School - 01 are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Marion High School - 01 in?

Marion School District 60-3

What schools feed into Marion High School - 01?

Marion High School - 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marion Elementary - 02
Middle : Marion Middle School - 03

Is Marion High School - 01 a good school?

Marion High School - 01 ranks 62^nd of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Marion High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 53 students attended Marion High School - 01.

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