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
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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 200 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 10:1 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 735 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
200 students
735 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#510 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
77%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
32
-
Grade 9 Students
24
191
Grade 10 Students
22
177
Grade 11 Students
27
187
Grade 12 Students
42
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
92%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%