Marion-Franklin High School is a four-year high school located on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, at 1265 Koebel Road. Marion-Franklin is one of 17 traditional high schools in the Columbus City Schools district. The school colors are red and white, with black as an unofficial color.
Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Marion-franklin High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion-franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Marion-franklin High School's student population of 430 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Red, White
School Motto
Dedicated to Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Marion-franklin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion-franklin High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3034 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
50%
17%
White
23%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Columbus City Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion-franklin High School's ranking?
Marion-franklin High School is ranked #3034 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Marion-franklin High School often compared to?
Marion-franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linden-mckinley Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion-franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Marion-franklin High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Marion-franklin High School?
430 students attend Marion-franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Marion-franklin High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion-franklin High School?
Marion-franklin High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion-franklin High School offer ?
Marion-franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion-franklin High School part of?
Marion-franklin High School is part of Columbus City Schools.
In what neighborhood is Marion-franklin High School located?
Marion-franklin High School is located in the South Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 43 other public schools located in South Columbus.
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