I have lived in Marion for the past 18 years, moving here from San Antonio, graduated from Fox Tech in a class of 2000 children. I find Marion Schools a delightful change. I like the small classes, the attention that was given my child. It took the whole village to help her get throught school. The Principal,
... Read more Vice Principle, teachers, Coaches, everyone was there to help. Information was given/provided to get into collage. If extra help was needed there was always someone that could help. It may be a small school but the people are proud, have lots of spirit. It is not just about sports. Any child that wants to learn can learn. Not all children play sports nor want to be farming housewifes. Neither do all children in Marion live on farms. My child is attending College now and doing well. Thanks Marion ISD. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/16/09
I am A a Student at Marion High School and I have learned that this school can help you with a lot of things, seeing how it is so small. I know that the school is underfunded but we are doing the best we can. Plus, I moved from a larger school and my grades were so bad that I was going to tutoring every
... Read more day after school to catch up with my class mates. I like Marion because it gives you more attention since being there I have made honor roll 2 years in a row and got commended on all of my TAKS test. If you think your child is struggling then they are not paying attention. Teachers offer extra time to help students that do not understand and we still have a ton of kids wanting to come. Marion is a great school to send your kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/08
For the people saying that the students at this high school are obsessed with ag and sports and that all the women are expected to be housewives is completely wrong. After being a student at marion and seeing what goes on there, I know that the school stresses education as much or more that they want
... Read more you to join ag or Sports. Yes there are some teachers that aren't as good as the others , many of them have great credentials and are wonderful teachers. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/29/08
My child does go to school in Marion and we are pleased with the quality of his educationa and the staff, ( most of them) I have not had to deal with anyone above the Elementary level, but at this point, I am satisfied. Is it a small, 'FFA/4H school'? You bet it is, but coming from a larger school
... Read more district, I will tell you that I am much happier and so is my child. In larger schools you may have more electives, but you also will have larger issues. We are happy with our choice to send our child to Marion ISD. Small town school, with small town values. Values being the key word. Most larger school districts lack any kind of VALUES. In turn, our children grow up without any.... look at our socity today. I am happy to send my child to a small school with VALUES! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
This school places too much emphasis on football and farming. Elective courses tend to drift towards encouraging the girls to become housewives and the men to take on the family farm. The school in unable to hold on to the good teachers who can connect with youth and never let go of the teachers who
... Read more haven't got a clue as to what students really need. Only a handful of students are encouraged to attend college and the rest are all seriously mislabled as trouble-makers. Furthermore the fact that this school is loced in a small town means that student's can become ostasized by not only thier fellow classmates but the faculty and townsfolk by unsubstanciated rumors that may offend the moral majority. My reccomendation for those parents living in Marion ISD? Send your children to private school or home school because Marion will only hold them back. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/20/08
I am beginning my 40th year as a teacher. This is my third year as a junior college dual-credit teacher at Marion. I am impressed with the openness of the school, the honesty of the student body, and the dedication of the administration to being available. Certainly, the school is poorly financed. The
... Read more teachers are probably at the minimum pay level. The librarians are very helpful to the students and make available every resource. The students are entusiastic supporters of various activities. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/16/07
I dont reccomend sending a child to this school. This school is way too political .
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Posted by a former student on 12/20/06
Marion is a good school. Administration is supportive.
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Posted by a teacher on 06/06/05
The Marion High School offers as much as they can for a small school and yes, alot is emphasised on sports because the children really look forward to these activities. The parents are the ones that must be involved in their child's education to make sure there are good results academically. The staff
... Read more is helpful, and there are many good teachers. As for safety, the streets around the school need to be redone and water drainage is terrible, so I feel sorry for the students that walk to and from school. The town of Marion needs a facelift badly. If this issue would be addressed, maybe Marion ISD would have a better reputation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/04
This highschool has to be one of the worst. They are underfunded understaffed and undereducated. They lack the many of the extracurricular activities which help make well rounded students. The boys athletics prgram is something of a joke, while the girls have been known to win the occaisional title.
... Read more The only really noteworthy group the school had going for them was the band, and now that has gone downhill as well. My advice would be to try a different school, but if you cannot then at least push for all the AP classes and dual credit. This high school does not teach kids how to study, and they certainly do not prepare you for college. I speak from personal experience. But, if they have the right teachers there, the AP and dual credit classs will help a great deal. Read less
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Marion schools — Marion High School is located at 506 Bulldog Dr, Marion TX 78124. 506 Bulldog Dr is in the 78124 ZIP code in Marion, TX The school district for Marion High School is the Marion Independent School District. Marion High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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