Overview
MARION ALTERNATIVE CENTER is a public high serving grades 8–12 in MARION, Texas. The school enrolls 12 students. It is part of the MARION ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span8–12
DistrictMARION ISD
County48187
CityMARION
ZIP78124
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482910013401
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment12
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)