Mason High School (Closed 2014)
Mason High School served 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-11 |
| Total Students | 51 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 1:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 96% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 45% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mason High School is Yccs-cca Academy High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Legacy Elementary Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Legacy Elementary Charter School Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 465 students10
0.0 miles
4217 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640 0 K-8 465 - Chicago Mason Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 379 students10
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4217 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530 0 PK-8 379 - Chicago Hughes C Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 249 students10
0.3 miles
4247 W 15th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1762 0.3 PK-8 249 - Chicago Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy Charter School
Math: 15% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 896 students10
0.4 miles
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399 0.4 K-8 896 - Chicago Penn Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 313 students10
0.5 miles
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1665 0.5 PK-8 313
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