Marion L. Steele High School
Public, coeducational school in Amherst, Ohio, United States
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Marion L. Steele High School, commonly known as Amherst Steele, is a public high school located in Amherst, Ohio, United States, approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Cleveland. The school is named after Marion L. Steele, a long serving principal.
TypePublic, coeducational
Established1958
StatusOperating
School district
Amherst Exempted Village School District| Marion L. Steele High School | |
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450 Washington Street , 44001 United States 41°24′16″N 82°13′20″W | |
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| Type | Public, coeducational |
| Established | 1958 |
| Status | Operating |
School district | Amherst Exempted Village School District |
Principal | Joe Tellier |
Teaching staff | 51.50 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 20.68[1] |
| Colors | Kelly green and gold |
Athletics conference | Southwestern Conference |
| Mascot | Comet Man |
| Nickname | Comets |
| Rival | Avon Lake High School |
| Website | www |
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Student life
The school colors are Kelly green and gold, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Comets. The school is a member of the Southwestern Conference.
State championships
- Boys' cross country – 1962, 1977[4]
- Girls' cross country – 1991[4]
Notable alumni
- Phil Parker, football coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes[5]
- Ryan Rua, professional baseball player[6]
