Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, Buckeye Community School - Marion 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckeye Community School - Marion's student population of 824 students has grown by 281% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
824 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Buckeye Community School - Marion 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 Buckeye Community School - Marion is 0.30, which is less 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
#3084 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
83%
65%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckeye Community School - Marion's ranking?
Buckeye Community School - Marion is ranked #3084 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckeye Community School - Marion?
The graduation rate of Buckeye Community School - Marion is 35-39%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Buckeye Community School - Marion?
824 students attend Buckeye Community School - Marion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Buckeye Community School - Marion students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckeye Community School - Marion?
Buckeye Community School - Marion has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckeye Community School - Marion offer ?
Buckeye Community School - Marion offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buckeye Community School - Marion part of?
Buckeye Community School - Marion is part of Buckeye Community School - Marion School District.
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