Central City High School vs. Marion High School
Should you attend Central City High School or Marion High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Marion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 225 students in grades 6-12, Central City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 720 students in grades 9-12, Marion High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
225 students
720 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#440 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
77%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
28
-
Grade 7 Students
37
-
Grade 8 Students
34
-
Grade 9 Students
24
186
Grade 10 Students
32
190
Grade 11 Students
40
175
Grade 12 Students
30
169
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
92%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
