Marion L Steele High School

450 Washington St
Amherst, OH 44001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Marion L Steele High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marion L Steele High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Marion L Steele High School's student population of 1,039 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,039 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Marion L Steele High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion L Steele High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1083 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marion L Steele High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marion L Steele High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion L Steele High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Marion L Steele High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion L Steele High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion L Steele High School's ranking?
Marion L Steele High School is ranked #1083 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Marion L Steele High School often compared to?
Marion L Steele High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion L Steele High School?
The graduation rate of Marion L Steele High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Marion L Steele High School?
1,039 students attend Marion L Steele High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Marion L Steele High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion L Steele High School?
Marion L Steele High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion L Steele High School offer ?
Marion L Steele High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marion L Steele High School part of?
Marion L Steele High School is part of Amherst Exempted Village School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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