Marion High School

Marion High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
1 Patriot Dr,  Marion, AR
Marion School District
3.7
1.7
904 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul Johnston
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
1%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
1%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
570
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
16.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.3%
Science
21.9%
English
58.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
317:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Black
61.1%
White
27.5%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arkansas State University 431 Students
University of Memphis 289 Students
University of Arkansas 282 Students
University of Central Arkansas 270 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 125 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 96 Students
Arkansas Tech University 89 Students
Arkansas State University Mid-South 85 Students
Mississippi State University 79 Students
Ouachita Baptist University 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 137 Students
Business 87 Students
Biology 74 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Physical Therapy 32 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Accounting 28 Students
Criminology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 159 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/13/2025
Marion is lacking in some departments. Overall a good school, not much involvement. Seems like admin only cares to get us graduated. I don't always feel seen, I know I'm not the only one in the school, but I can bet i'm not the only one that feels this way. We need to be seen more.
4.0 Junior
1/21/2025
I've basically went to Marion for most of my life, and I would say it's a pretty decent school to attend. Though there isn't much well-known aspects here, the teachers are definitely great. Of course, we're not like other more populated areas in Arkansas (ex. Little Rock Central, Conway, etc.), but it can clearly be seen that we try our best with what we have.
4.0 Junior
12/10/2024
Marion High School is overall a great school that has an amazing environment and staff that supports the students. It also provides a lot of academic opportunities through its several AP courses.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/8/2015
overall, there are some good teachers. However as I stated earlier they are poorly equipped. I would not be willing to teach in this district. We fund things such as a performing arts center when our bands score poorly, our choir is basically non-existent and our theatrics department is borderline a...
1.0 other
9/7/2014
Absolutely horrible. I don't know that a jail has more rules. I felt like a prisoner rather than a student
parent
10/13/2010
My daughter graduated there 10 years ago and now my step-daughter attends the high school. The teachers are great and caring.
2.0 student
8/29/2010
I am a former student of Marion High School. Although there are teachers that are great people and fully qualified, it's only a handful. I went through the honors core classes and it was a joke. The math and science departments are pitiful. I went to a private college out of state and the difference...

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Marion High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Marion, AR and is served by the Marion School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 904 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 1% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Marion High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Memphis Christian School, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School, Marion Seventh Grade Academy, and more. Learn more about what Marion has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marion High School.

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