Marion L Steele High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amherst, Ohio 44001 · Amherst Exempted Village
#222 of 802 high schools in Ohio
#3609 of 16,910 nationally
About Marion L Steele High School
Marion L Steele High School is a public high located in Amherst, in the Amherst Exempted Village school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,014 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 222nd of 802 ranked high schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,014.
There are 4 schools in Amherst; Marion L Steele High School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marion L Steele High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marion L Steele High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walter G. Nord Middle School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
556 students · 272 m away
Amherst Junior High School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students · 1.5 km away
Powers Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
1,104 students · 1.7 km away
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students · 3.6 km away
Toni Wofford Morrison ES
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 4.0 km away
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 5.2 km away
Durling Middle School
Lorain · Public middle · Grades 5–8
448 students · 5.2 km away
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Lorain · Charter other · Grades K–12
839 students · 5.3 km away
Clearview High School
Lorain · Public high · Grades 9–12
333 students · 5.4 km away
Lorain High School
Lorain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,773 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Whetstone High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Boardman High School
Youngstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,005 students
Lima Senior High School
Lima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,004 students
Kenton Ridge Middle/High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,025 students
Fairborn High School
Fairborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,027 students
Sandusky High School
Sandusky · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marion L Steele High School a good school?
Marion L Steele High School has a Success Index (US) of 68.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #222 of 802 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marion L Steele High School rank in Ohio?
Marion L Steele High School ranks #222 of 802 high schools in Ohio and #3609 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marion L Steele High School?
Marion L Steele High School had 1,014 students in 2025.
Is Marion L Steele High School a elementary school or a high school?
Marion L Steele High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marion L Steele High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marion L Steele High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.