Marion High School
1700 Wildcat Drive, Marion, IL 62959 · (618) 993-8196
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 93.33%15 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +0.1points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #147of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- −6.7points vs 100% (19 testers)
How Marion High School graduates do on the CNA exam
93.33% of 15 first-time test-takers from Marion High School passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 0.1 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #147 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
In 2024, 100% of 19 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 6.7 points year over year.
With 15 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 6.7 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Marion High School stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 93.33%, Marion High School is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 15 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Carbondale Community H.S. in Carbondale (100.0%, about 16 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0312 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1700 Wildcat Drive, Marion, IL 62959 Williamson County |
| Phone | (618) 993-8196 |
| CNA median pay, Illinois | $45,960 a year ($22.10/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Marion
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Manor | Marion | same ZIP | — |
| Johnston City High School | Johnston City | 8 mi | — |
| Herrin High School | Herrin | 10 mi | — |
| John A Logan College | Carterville | 11 mi | 95.8% |
| John A Logan College - HS Program | Carterville | 11 mi | 100.0% |
| John A. Logan College-Hybrid | Carterville | 11 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Marion High School's CNA exam pass rate?
93.33% of 15 first-time test-takers from Marion High School passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 0.1 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #147 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Marion High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0312. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Marion High School's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 93.33% of 15 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 19 in 2024 (−6.7 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Marion High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Carbondale Community H.S. in Carbondale (100.0%, about 16 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Marion?
The closest are Parkway Manor in Marion (about 1 mi), Johnston City High School in Johnston City (about 8 mi), Herrin High School in Herrin (about 10 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.