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#957 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 30% in state

Mason High School

High School · Mason Public Schools (ingham) · Mason, MI

A high school in Mason, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

1001 SOUTH BARNES ST, Mason, MI 48854

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation16.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$13,786
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Mason High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 12 points since 2018, reaching 60% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mason High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated949/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mason), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,956

Median home value

$240,600

Median rent

$1,136/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heartwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–122.0 mi77Compare →
North Star SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.0 mi24Compare →
Sail Skills for Adult Independent LivingEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.0 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mason Public Schools (ingham)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$13,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mason High School is listed in Mason Public Schools (Ingham); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mason High School

Mason High School is a public high school in Mason, MI, part of Mason Public Schools (ingham), serving approximately 1,009 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mason High School

What grades does Mason High School serve?

Mason High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mason High School?

Mason High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,009 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mason High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mason High School rank in MI?

Mason High School ranks #957 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Mason High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mason High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mason High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mason High School a charter school?

No, Mason High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mason High School a Title I school?

No, Mason High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason High School?

25.1% of students at Mason High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 48854)
19,403
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
41.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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