Marion Harding High School (Ohio)

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Marion Harding High School
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Marion Harding High School (Ohio)
1500 Harding Hwy E


United States
Coordinates 40°35′35″N83°05′27″W / 40.59296°N 83.090874°W / 40.59296; -83.090874
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Type Public high school
Opened1953 (original building)
2003 (new building)
School district Marion City School District
PrincipalJennifer Musbach
Teaching staff61.00 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,050 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.21 [1]
Color(s)Red & black   
Athletics conference Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC)
Team nameThe Presidents (Prexies)
Website www.marioncityschools.org
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Marion Harding High School

Marion Harding High School is a public high school in Marion, Ohio. Opened in 1893 under the name Marion High School, it received its current name in 1920. It is the only high school in the Marion City School District. The school mascot is the Presidents (often shortened to Prexies) and is symbolized by an eagle named Warren G. They are currently a member of the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC). The enrollment was 1,050 during the 2022-23 school year. [1]

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The school was named after Marion's most famous son, Warren G. Harding. The original school site is a mere 1/2 mile from the Harding Memorial, which is one of the largest presidential memorials located outside of the Washington D.C. area. In 2003, a new high school was erected with assistance of state funds offered for the replacement and/or upgrade of older school facilities. The old building now houses Grant Middle School.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

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