A few may report some good things about this school and that is very nice of them but the fact is most people who know the truth would not agree with them. The fact is this school has alot of what you might call DRAMA and alot of people their have Attitudes. This school is very crowded , their
... Read more are problems and yes people do complain about things. The school staff does not seek to find solutions to problems/complaints, they ignore the people who have them. This school has a hidden policy, 'Go Along or Go Away ' and they don't care about any one but their staff. After 4 years now with three children at this school our time is just about over so we will be moving on , Beware of this school........ Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/07
I am a former Marion High School educator and must say it is an exceptional place to work and learn. The staff is friendly, discipline problems are kept to a minimum and the learning environment is always positive. Parents can continue to blame the system or 'politics', or they can make their children
... Read more and themselves responsible for their education. For a small, southern Illinois town, Marion is heads and tails above many high schools. It offers many athletic, academic, and extra-curricular opportunities. Stop complaining, get invovled, and make the best of your high school experience! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/01/07
School seems to be struggling with providing quality teachers. Discipline could use some work. Sports have more priority than academics. They lack extra programs for students who excel and students that need extra help. The district seems to have potential, but they need to get a fire under them and
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/07
I went to marion high school and it was great they were strict but in a good way...They taught and helped me through anything I needed...And Im very thankful for that..This is definetly one school I would require my kids to go too...You should take the time and think about it too.
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Posted by a student on 10/04/06
Graduated from Marion a few years ago. Great school, got me well prepped through its college prep courses. They need a new facility since the town is booming and overcrowded, but it is a great experience. Students who complain simply do not take advantage of the opportunities and should do so. It's
... Read more easy to complain. I attended a top tier college and am now a lawyer in a major Eastern city, and my MHS education was on par with every school out there. The school offers so many types of courses, whatever you want to go into. Unfortunately, there are a lot of lazy students and parents who would just as soon complain about how others get special treatment, which I did not find. I am a proud graduate of a great, diverse, innovative school, MHS. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/09/06
This school was completely awful to my daughter and myself. There are more than 1200 teenagers attending this school and not one of the individuals on the administrative staff can control them. It's a shame that we have this school here in Marion and that the High SChool Extension Center is so vastly
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Posted by a parent on 05/02/06
The youngest of my three children will graduate from Marion this year. While this school provides a high-quality education in many ways, it is apparent that many opportunities are not made available to students whose families are not 'politically connected,' particularly in extra-curricular activities.
... Read more Marion is a very insular community in many ways and that insularity is reflected in the public school system. Let's hope that changes as the community continues to grow. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/05
The School's facilities are well kept, unfortunately ethics are not. Double standards and discrimination abound. Politics are an intrical part of the atmosphere both professionally and academically.
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Student enrollment:
1,200
Students per teacher:
52
Full-time teachers:
23
Number of classrooms:
80
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Marion schools — Marion High School is located at 1501 S Carbon St, Marion IL 62959. 1501 S Carbon St is in the 62959 ZIP code in Marion, IL The school district for Marion High School is the Marion Cmty School District 2. Marion High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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