North Marion High School is a public high school and magnet school located in Citra, Florida. The school's athletic teams are known as the Colts and the varsity football team competes in the FHSAA Class 5A Division. The school colors are garnet and gold.
Serving 1,228 students in grades 9-12, North Marion High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Marion High School's student population of 1,228 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
North Marion High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Marion High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3311 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
38%
Black
22%
21%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marion School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Marion High School's ranking?
North Marion High School is ranked #3311 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are North Marion High School often compared to?
North Marion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest High School, West Port High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Marion High School?
The graduation rate of North Marion High School is 75%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Marion High School?
1,228 students attend North Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Marion High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 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 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Marion High School offer ?
North Marion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Marion High School part of?
North Marion High School is part of Marion School District.
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