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Marion High School

Public | 10-12 & ungraded | 903 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 13, 2010

My daughter graduated there 10 years ago and now my step-daughter attends the high school. The teachers are great and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 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 in my education and that of my peers is ridiculous. It may be better than the schools around it, but it is definitely below average nationwide.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2009

Marion High School is abosutely wonderful! Teachers, coaches,counselors and the entire staff are exceptionally great. They really care about our children and there education!!! They go above and beyond with the students at any given time. They prepare them for college, to continue on with there education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2007

I was a student at this school once. I loved it and it is a very good school.


Posted July 12, 2005

it is a very good school. you can do anything you please, as long as it isn't breaking the rules. the band is one of the best in state. they also have art and alot of different sports, we even just got ultimate frisbee. there are also many clubs for student involvement. i can't wait to graduate from it and say that i was a patriot!
—Submitted by Ashley, a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2012.

278 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
55%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

321 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
41%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

227 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 67%
Black 36% 22%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
Phone: (870) 739-5130

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