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#1312 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 38% in state

William Mason High School

High School · Mason City · Mason, OH

A Mason City high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6100 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040

  • Math 74% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 86% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation35.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$13,834
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at William Mason High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency74%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 80% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William 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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average568/100K

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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

$131,803

Median home value

$403,700

Median rent

$1,691/mo

College educated

64.9%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
35.6% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Royalmont AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–120.8 mi131Compare →
Kings High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–122.8 mi1,425Compare →
Liberty Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–123.0 mi236Compare →
Lakota East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.47–124.0 mi2,605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mason City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

William Mason High School is listed in Mason City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William Mason High School

William Mason High School is a public high school in Mason, OH, part of Mason City, serving approximately 3,488 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William Mason High School

What grades does William Mason High School serve?

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

How many students attend William Mason High School?

William Mason High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,488 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at William Mason High School is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Mason High School rank in OH?

William Mason High School ranks #1,312 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is William Mason High School's MySchoolScout rating?

William 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 William Mason High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Mason High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is William Mason High School a charter school?

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

Is William Mason High School a Title I school?

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

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

14.7% of students at William 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
3,488
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
141
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 45040)
58,132
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
40.9
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 45040; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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