Marcus 9th Grade Center
Lewisville Independent School District
Why Choose Marcus High School?
At Marcus High School, we proudly live by the motto "Pride in Excellence." We believe that every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be challenged each day in a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and flexible environment that fosters profound learning, critical thinking, and collaborative growth.
"Pride in Excellence — Trust & Believe"
Equipped for the Future
We believe critical-thinking and problem-solving today are necessary for students to be equipped for future challenges. To support this, 58% of our students actively challenge themselves in Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Dual-Credit coursework.
Profound Learning
Our school is built on the trust that meaningful and relevant work engages students in profound learning. We believe that uninhibited learning depends on a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and flexible environment.
Highly Skilled Faculty
Marcus educators model lifelong skill building, completing 16,301 hours of professional development last year. Our teaching staff averages over 13.4 years of teaching experience, bringing stability, care, and deep expertise into our classrooms.
Marcus by the Numbers
2,998
Student Body
Grades 10 through 12
1143
Avg. SAT Score
Class of 2025 College Bound
22.2
Avg. ACT Score
Outperforming state benchmarks
662
CTE Certifications
Earned by students in 2025
Academic Prep & Engagement
Metrics demonstrating classroom excellence:
- Students enrolled in Honors, AP, or Dual-Credit 58%
- Average daily student attendance rate 95.7%
- CTE certifications earned in 2025 662
- Average SAT score for college-bound seniors 1143
Student Perspective & Future Goals
Post-graduation plans reported by our seniors:
- Plan to attend higher education / college 94%
- Plan to enter the workforce full-time 7%
- Plan to earn an industry certification 3%
- Plan to attend technical or trade school 2%
- Have a trusted staff member they feel comfortable talking to 90%
Traditions of Championship Excellence
- 8 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
- 32 National Merit Commended Students
- UIL 6A State Champions Boys Water Polo (2023-24)
- America's Cup Grand National Cheer Champions (2023-24)
- UIL 6A State Silver Medalist Marching Band (2023-24)
- UIL 6A State Academic Decathlon 4th Place (2023-24)
- UIL 6A Theatre One Act Play State Alternate (2023-24)
- Highly Recognized Fine Arts and Athletics programs
More Than a Test Score
In LISD, we believe true accountability goes beyond high-stakes testing. Our Campus Profiles provide a comprehensive, community-based view of student success, well-being, and readiness for the future.
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