Mason High School

1001 South Barnes St
Mason, MI 48854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Mason High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mason High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mason High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Mason High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#308 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
36%
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65-69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
85%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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88%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mason High School's ranking?
Mason High School is ranked #308 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mason High School often compared to?
Mason High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okemos High School, East Lansing High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mason High School?
The graduation rate of Mason High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mason High School?
1,013 students attend Mason High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mason High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason High School?
Mason High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mason High School offer ?
Mason High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason High School part of?
Mason High School is part of Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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