Edward S. Marcus High School


Edward S. Marcus High School is one of five main high schools in the Lewisville Independent School District, in the U.S. state of Texas. The school opened in 1981 and was the second high school in the district. It services students who live in northern Flower Mound, Highland Village, Double Oak, Lewisville, and Copper Canyon.

Academics

Marcus High School was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 1994–96.

Athletics

Edward S. Marcus High School competes as part of the University Interscholastic League in District 6-6A. Since 1986, Marcus High School and nearby Lewisville High School have competed in an annual rivalry football game dubbed the "Battle of the Axe". In 2000, the first "Mound Showdown" game was played between Marcus and neighboring Flower Mound High School.
The Marcus Marauders compete in the following sports:
After the Lewisville ISD school board raised concerns over overpopulation in 2008, the Marcus 9th Grade Center opened in August 2012. Common freshman courses are offered on the campus, including English I, Algebra I, Geometry, World Geography, and Biology. Students also have the option to take elective courses on the main campus.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 3,195 students attending in 20182019 was:
7.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and considered "economically disadvantaged" by the Texas Education Agency. 1.3% of students' primary language was one other than English and 10.3% of students received special education services.

Lone Star Classic

Since 2010 the annual Lone Star Classic drumline competition has been staged at the Stadium at Marcus High School.

Notable alumni