Summary
Marion High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 216 students in Marion, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 319 out of 426 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Marion High's student performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the Wisconsin averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies for 10th grade students were 54.05%, 40.54%, and 35.29%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 48.62%, 42.73%, and 47.67%. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.4% to 100% over the past few years, but its dropout rate has also been higher than the state average. Additionally, Marion High has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Wittenberg-Birnamwood High and Iola-Scandinavia High, Marion High generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level in terms of student proficiency, graduation rates, and other key metrics. The school's per-student spending has increased over the past few years, but its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively high, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.
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