Marion L. Steele High School

Marion L. Steele High School
Address
450 Washington Street Amherst , Ohio 44001 United States
Coordinates	41°24′16″N 82°13′20″W
Information
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]
Color(s)	Kelly green and gold
Athletics conference	Southwestern Conference
Mascot	Comet Man
Nickname	Comets
Rival	Avon Lake High School
Website	amherstk12.org/schools/steele
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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.

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

Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

• Boys' cross country – 1962, 1977[4]
• Girls' cross country – 1991[4]

Notable alumni

• Phil Parker, football coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes[5]

References

1. "Marion L Steele High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
2. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
3. "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Marion L Steele High School". ed.gov. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
4. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved December 31, 2006.
5. "Parker, Phil". Lorain Sports Hall of Fame.

External links

• Official website