Marion High School

Marion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1501 S CARBON St,  Marion, IL
Marion Community Unit School District No. 2
3.8
4.8
1,105 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Steve C Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
78%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
52.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
273:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
77%
Black
9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 178 Students
John A Logan College 136 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 109 Students
Murray State University 83 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 59 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 55 Students
University of Kentucky 54 Students
Illinois State University 50 Students
Michigan State University 47 Students
University of Missouri 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Elementary Education 41 Students
Business 40 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Criminology 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 96 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/3/2022
I love the opportunity Marion has given me. We have a wide variety of clubs and extracurriculars that I have been involved in. The education is one of the best in the area. There are many options for college courses at the school which is very helpful.
5.0 Senior
7/26/2021
Marion high school is an exemplary school. I like it. All the teachers are friendly and helpful and get you college-ready. There are different types of classes including classes that can help you for college and getting a career. There are diverse educators and classes as well.
3.0 Senior
7/16/2020
I like my coaches and some of my teachers. However I did not like how I the kids with known families recieved more attention or better oppurtunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
5.0 other
12/13/2024
Very little emphasis on college readiness. This includes SAT prep, AP Tests, and college applications. Would love to see more emphasis on areas that truly prepare you for a 4-year college education.
5.0 parent
2/20/2022
Newly remodeled. Great staff. Programs available for children. Great teachers.
5.0 parent
4/19/2015
Top notch facilities, an excellent group of teachers, and still invests in ALL extra curricular activities. Nice community and surrounding area.
5.0 parent
3/24/2013
Excellent high school! My children are extremely happy and receiving a top notch education. I have no doubt they will be well prepared to excel at the post secondary level. The faculty, staff, and administration are outstanding.

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Marion High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Marion, IL, in the Marion neighborhood, and is served by the Marion Community Unit School District No. 2 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,105 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $214,284. Discover additional schools in the area, like Williamson Co Learning Center, Williamson Co Intensive Program, Ezra Christian School, 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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