For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,141 students in Mason City, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mason City, IA are Alternative School, Mason City High School and Mason City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason City, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mason City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Mason City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mason City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mason City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 N. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Mason City High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4431
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #33.
Mason City Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4401
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4401
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Mason City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2620 South Jefferson Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4413
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1625 South Pennsylvania Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4423
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
700 North Washington Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4418
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mason City, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mason City, IA include Alternative School, Mason City High School and Mason City Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Mason City?
3 public high schools are located in Mason City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason City?
Mason City public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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