Serving 603 students in grades 9-12, North Marion High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Marion High School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Marion High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Marion High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
54%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
42%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Marion High School's ranking?
North Marion High School is ranked #872 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are North Marion High School often compared to?
North Marion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Marion High School?
The graduation rate of North Marion High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Marion High School?
603 students attend North Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of North Marion High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Marion High School?
North Marion High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Marion High School offer ?
North Marion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Marion High School part of?
North Marion High School is part of North Marion SD 15 School District.
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