Marion High School (Arkansas)

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Marion High School is an accredited public high school in Marion, Arkansas. It was established in 1911 and is the only high school in the Marion School District. The district serves most of Marion and nearby towns.

Enrollment and staff
- Grades: 10–12
- Students: about 904 (2023–24)
- Teaching staff: about 89 (FTE)
- Student–teacher ratio: around 10:1
- Principal: Dr. Mike Skelton

Location and campus
- Address: 1 Patriot Drive, Marion, AR 72364
- On a 2-acre campus near Interstate 55
- Main building plus separate buildings for Arts & Sciences, Band, Building Trades, Food Services, Humanities, Special Education, and an in-school suspension program
- Seismic upgrade completed in 2006

Athletics and facilities
- Football stadium seats 3,500 (expanded to 5,000 in 2005)
- Patriot Arena (basketball) opened in 2009, with capacity up to about 2,200
- Additional facilities: baseball field, tennis courts, indoor football practice building
- The Marion Patriots compete in the 6A classification (historically in the 7A/6A East Conference)
- The school has hosted large events like state basketball and baseball tournaments

Academics
- Curriculum: Arkansas Smart Core
- AP courses offered in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
- Concurrent enrollment available at Mid-South Community College for college credit
- Graduation requirement: 24 credits
- Accreditation: ADE and AdvancED

Overview
- Mascot: Patriots
- Colors: red, white, and blue
- The district has grown through consolidations with nearby districts over the years, including Crawfordsville, Turrell, Jericho, Sunset, and parts of West Memphis.