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Marion High

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Marion High ranks 155 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

155^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 53% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Marion High is a public high school in Marion, Kansas, serving 153 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marion-Florence school district, which is ranked 83 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion High has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 89.5% in recent years, on par with nearby Goessel High and Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School. However, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed, with proficiency rates generally lower than state and district averages. Conversely, the school's performance in 11th-grade Science has been stronger. Concerning is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.0% to 19.7% in recent years, higher than nearby schools.

Compared to nearby Hillsboro Middle/High School and Goessel High, Marion High generally underperforms in terms of test scores and school rankings, which have fluctuated significantly over the years. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.87% to 45.07%, suggests it may be serving a population with higher economic needs, which could contribute to the challenges it faces in academic performance. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $12,522 is lower than the nearby schools, potentially limiting the resources available to support student learning.

159

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,892

Per pupil spending ?

38.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 E Main
Marion, KS 66861

(620) 382-2168

District: Marion-Florence

Feeder schools for Marion High:

Elementary:	Marion Elementary
Middle:	Marion Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 37th percentile in 2021 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 53rd (2025) from a 37th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Kansas median (53rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg46%

Kansas avg42%

155^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 42 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

83^rd of 264Marion-Florence among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	155 of 332	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.4	71 of 318	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	78 of 327	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	48.4	172 of 324	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.0	201 of 320	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.9	124 of 325	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.3	70 of 314	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	89.9	26 of 316	91.8%	★★★★★
2016	73.1	71 of 313	77.3%	★★★★☆
2015	89.1	14 of 326	95.7%	★★★★★
2013	74.3	65 of 323	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	70.2	80 of 317	74.8%	★★★★☆
2011	24.4	260 of 298	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	53.7	168 of 302	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.8	159 of 291	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	76.8	54 of 267	79.8%	★★★★☆
2007	48.4	153 of 280	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.2	114 of 262	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	38.0	171 of 250	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	82.9	27 of 249	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	68.4	60 of 248	75.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	34.3	170 of 246	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	71.7	39 of 249	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	28.6	163 of 213	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	60.5	66 of 229	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	62.7	71 of 228	68.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	46.8	137 of 258	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.4	207 of 252	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	61.3	81 of 248	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	46 of 125	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	22.0	107 of 124	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	43.2	175 of 306	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.0	81 of 295	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	80 of 309	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	43.4	175 of 307	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.3	182 of 302	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.1	139 of 306	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.1	81 of 296	72.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)63rd percentile+10 vs school

Male (2021)47th percentile+10 vs school

White (2025)43rd percentile-11 vs school

Female (2021)32nd percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)31st percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-7 vs state

Mathematics36%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion High	Public	9-12	701 E Main	Marion	66861	Marion County	Marion-Florence	No	No	No	No	(620) 382-2168	159	16	10.0	38.4%	136 (85.5%)	3 (1.9%)	13 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	51.2	155^th of 332 public high schools	53.3%		69.4	71^st of 318 public high schools	77.7%	84				37.8	37.8				35.5	35.5			$18,892	$3,906	$14,986
Hillsboro Middle/High School	Public	6-12	400 East Grand	Hillsboro	67063	Marion County	Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh	No	No	No	No	(620) 947-3184	310	28	11.0	35.2%	272 (87.7%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (6.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	83.3	44^th of 332 public high schools	86.7%		71.1	65^th of 318 public high schools	79.6%	21	41.5	56.8	57.7	48.9	51.0	39.6	47.7	55.8	54.2	49.2	51.9	51.9	$15,158	$688	$14,470
Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	810 Sycamore Street	Peabody	66866	Marion County	Peabody-Burns	No	No	No	No	(620) 983-2196	102	15	6.9	51.0%	85 (83.3%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	13.9	298^th of 332 public high schools	10.2%		5.7	308^th of 318 public high schools	3.1%	10	23.1	25.0	26.7	25.0	25.0	7.7	33.3	26.7	12.5	19.6	13.3	13.3	$21,323	$2,218	$19,105
Goessel High	Public	6-12	100 E Main	Goessel	67053	Marion County	Goessel	No	No	No	No	(620) 367-2242	154	17	9.2	24.0%	139 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	75.5	67^th of 332 public high schools	79.8%		50.6	155^th of 318 public high schools	51.3%	88	36.8	69.6	45.8	43.5	49.4	10.5	34.8	41.7	52.2	35.9	41.7	41.7	$16,961	$1,255	$15,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion High

What schools feed into Marion High?

Marion High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marion Elementary
Middle : Marion Middle

How many students attend Marion High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 159 students attended Marion High.

What district is Marion High in?

Marion-Florence

What is the racial makeup of Marion High?

Students at Marion High are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Marion High a good school?

Marion High ranks 155^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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