Mason High School (Closed 2014)

Mason High School serves 51 students in grades 9-11. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
<50%
58%
(12-13)
<50%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
96%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Mason High School?
51 students attend Mason High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mason High School students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason High School?
Mason High School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mason High School offer ?
Mason High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Mason High School part of?
Mason High School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

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