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Marietta High School (Ohio)

Coordinates: 39°26′22″N 81°27′14″W / 39.43944°N 81.45389°W / 39.43944; -81.45389
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Marietta High School
Address
Map
115 Academy Drive

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45750

Coordinates39°26′22″N 81°27′14″W / 39.43944°N 81.45389°W / 39.43944; -81.45389
Information
TypePublic
Established1853
School districtMarietta City School District
PrincipalJacey McKnight
Teaching staff57.03 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1092 (2021–22)[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.15[1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Orange and black
   
SongOn, Marietta
Athletics conferenceOhio Valley Athletic Conference
Twin State League
MascotTabby the Tiger
NicknameEtta
RivalWarren High School
NewspaperMHS the Original
YearbookThe Orian
WebsiteOfficial website

Marietta High School (MHS) is a six-year, public, secondary school in Marietta, Ohio, United States. The school serves students in the Marietta City School District in grades seven through twelve. As of 2024–2025, the enrollment is approximately 1,300. Marietta's mascot is Tabby the tiger and its colors are orange and black. The school participates in both the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference and Twin State League.

MHS is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Ohio Department of Education.

History

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The current building first opened as a replacement for what is now Marietta Middle School. The auditorium/gymnasium and "vo-ag" buildings were part of the original construction. As enrollment increased, more parking lots were added as well.

The school converted from a seven-period day to an eight-period day during the 2010–2011 school year.

In 2013 a million dollar project took place that included closing in the breezeway between the auditorium/gymnasium building and the main school building. Also in this project, a new section to the school building was added so that all classes would be in the main school building, converting the Vo-Ag building into an administrative office.

Extracurricular activities

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MHS offers numerous clubs/groups, including a wide array of sports teams including men's basketball, soccer, football, tennis, track, cross country, rowing, and swimming. Woman's athletics include soccer, volleyball, cheer, softball, swimming, rowing, and basketball. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the making of the school yearbook "The Orian" and a school newspaper entitled The Original is a monthly publication printed by The Marietta Times, the city's local daily newspaper. There was also a student Web-Design team at the high school called "The Bridge".[2] They have the Marietta High School "Wall of Sound" Marching Band, which competes at band competitions, and local parades and events. The school also has an a cappella singing group, "Vocal Point," that performs locally. The school also puts on a yearly musical, which is open to all students in the school district. Other clubs and groups include the National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Key Club, Chess Club, Concert and Jazz Band, Indoor Percussion, Cantabile Choir, Apprentice Choir, Future Farmers of America, Math Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, Student Council, and Environmental Awareness Club.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Marietta High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "Marietta High School Student Web Site - The Bridge". Marietta High School. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
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