Is Mason Classical Academy a good school?

Mason Classical Academy ranks 387 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mason Classical Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,429 students attended Mason Classical Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Mason Classical Academy?

Students at Mason Classical Academy are 58% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Mason Classical Academy

Summary:

Mason Classical Academy is a public charter school located in Naples, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,429 students. The school is part of the Collier School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mason Classical Academy consistently outperforms the Collier district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates are projected to be significantly higher than the district and state in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and Civics. Additionally, Mason Classical Academy has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five school years, and its chronic absenteeism rate has remained relatively low compared to the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of minority groups, is also noteworthy, as the school is able to maintain high academic performance across all racial/ethnic groups.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Naples Classical Academy and The Phoenix Program Naples, Mason Classical Academy stands out as the highest-performing in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism. Despite having a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the nearby schools, Mason Classical Academy spends less per student, suggesting that the school is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes while maintaining a relatively efficient use of resources.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

3073 Horseshoe Dr S
Naples, FL 34104

(239) 227-2838

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
387^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,654

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 1,429

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

Hispanic:

23.2%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mason Classical Academy ranks better than 82.8% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Mason Classical Academy ranks better than 87.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Mason Classical Academy ranks better than 92.9% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.04. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mason Classical Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Mason Classical Academy has the largest alternative school student body size in the Collier School District. Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), Hispanic (23.2%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Classical Academy is 15, which is the 4^th best among 6 alternative schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Mason Classical Academy employs 95 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Classical Academy is $8,654. 5 alternative schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mason Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Classical Academy 147^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Mason Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Classical Academy 57^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mason Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	83.62	304^th	2087	85.4%
2017	91.83	101^st	2112	95.2%
2018	93.70	64^th	2118	97.0%
2019	94.20	44^th	2182	98.0%
2021	83.29	347^th	2247	84.6%
2022	83.79	327^th	2219	85.3%
2023	80.44	398^th	2240	82.2%
2024	80.82	387^th	2256	82.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mason Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	86.82	111^th	997	88.9%
2017	93.73	48^th	1031	95.3%
2018	95.98	23^rd	1035	97.8%
2019	96.56	16^th	1099	98.5%
2021	93.51	48^th	1136	95.8%
2022	90.79	71^st	1148	93.8%
2023	87.62	114^th	1177	90.3%
2024	84.81	147^th	1196	87.7%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	87.79	25^th	734	96.6%
2021	92.05	11^th	746	98.5%
2022	86.98	37^th	774	95.2%
2023	81.51	63^rd	792	92.0%
2024	82.04	57^th	807	92.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

83%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, January 21, 2023

Mason is an incredible school. My daughter loves learning and she feels that she’s being challenged every single day. The teachers are smart, engaged, with a lot of passion to teach, and always happy. We have been to a couple of schools and this is where my daughter strives and enjoys learning, she doesn’t want to go anywhere else. We love it, but most importantly, she does! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 9, 2021

It’s a great school! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Once was a great school now has turned into a war prison. They knit pick every little thing. They herass students about their uniforms. My son put his backpack on after getting out of the car and it pushed up his coller by accident and was given a demerit .
He is being targeted by teachers because of misbehaving and teachers look for reasons to give him a demerit.
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by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

This school is in its third year. Over 800 students now attend this school K-11. Wonderful education - it's the kind of education you assume is taking place in other schools. Students enjoy learning! Charter school = tuition free. The prior 2 years, the school has been "A-Rated" by the FSA scores. That said, this school does not teach to those tests. "they will take care of themselves". Quality education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mason Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	326	4	6	59	1	0	18	414
2016	513	25	10	115	2	0	22	687
2017	578	45	18	168	1	0	18	828
2018	575	68	17	171	1	0	21	853
2019	549	100	28	194	1	0	26	898
2020	519	114	33	215	1	1	21	904
2021	508	112	25	245	1	1	15	907
2022	664	167	47	298	4	4	24	1208
2023	826	165	60	331	5	6	36	1429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mason Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	414	27.0	15.3	16.9
2016	687	42.0	16.3	9.2
2017	828	56.0	14.7	13.5
2018	853	55.0	15.5	16.6
2019	898	57.0	15.7	20.8
2020	904	59.0	15.3	20.1
2021	907	61.0	14.8	24
2022	1208	81.0	14.9	26.6
2023	1429	95.0	15.0	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mason Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	414	27.0	15.3	16.9
2016	687	42.0	16.3	9.2
2017	828	56.0	14.7	13.5
2018	853	55.0	15.5	16.6
2019	898	57.0	15.7	20.8
2020	904	59.0	15.3	20.1
2021	907	61.0	14.8	24
2022	1208	81.0	14.9	26.6
2023	1429	95.0	15.0	23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason Classical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,449 (100.0%)	$6,449
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,388 (100.0%)	$7,388
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,561 (100.0%)	$7,561
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$7,581 (100.0%)	$7,581
2022	$195 (2.6%)	$7,254 (97.4%)	$7,449
2023	$77 (0.9%)	$8,577 (99.1%)	$8,654

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Classical Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 398^th of 2240 Elementary schools	15.8%
Ranks 16^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 114^th of 1177 Middle schools	8.2%
Ranks 25^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 63^rd of 792 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	91	78	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason Classical Academy)	90	70	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	78	70	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason Classical Academy)	89	64	25%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	92	81	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason Classical Academy)	90	69	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Mason Classical Academy)	73	51	22%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	89	84	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	56	57	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mason Classical Academy)	94	88	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	61	60	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	92	77	15%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	55	51	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mason Classical Academy)	92	76	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	66	63	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	94	76	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	53	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mason Classical Academy)	75	39	36%
8th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	36	47	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Mason Classical Academy)	90	67	23%
8th Grade Science (Collier)	52	45	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	95	81	14%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	56	52	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Classical Academy)	76	94	18%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	53	53
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Mason Classical Academy)	93	85	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Collier)	69	69
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Mason Classical Academy)	97	100	3%
End of Course US History (Collier)	73	66	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Mason Classical Academy)	100	98	2%
End of Course Civics (Collier)	72	68	4%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Mason Classical Academy)	96	80	16%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Collier)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Mason Classical Academy)	93	91	2%
End of Course Geometry (Collier)	60	60
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	898	1429	59.1%
African American	100	165	65%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	28	60	114.3%
Hispanic	194	331	70.6%
Pacific Islander	0	6
White	549	826	50.5%
Two or More Races	26	36	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.8%	23.7%	2.9%

Schools Near Mason Classical Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mason Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3073 Horseshoe Dr S	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 227-2838	1,429	95	15.0	23.7%	826 (57.8%)	165 (11.5%)	331 (23.2%)	60 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	36 (2.5%)								(n/a)	78.0	71.0	62.0	75.0	70.0	75.0	71.0	89.0	80.0	78.0	69.0	77.0	76.0	42.0	57.0	76.0	82.0	78.0	82.0	87.0	100.0	$8,654	$77	$8,577
The Phoenix Program Naples	Public, Alternative	4-12	3706 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1100	181	10	18.1	69.6%	27 (14.9%)	31 (17.1%)	115 (63.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.3%)								(n/a)					7.0	16.0	23.0	19.0					7.0	27.0		16.0	17.0	23.0	32.0	33.0	15.0	$17,658	$2,404	$15,253
Ecollier Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 377-9704	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					83.0	75.0							92.0			73.0					90.0
Optima Classical Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-9	10270 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(239) 449-8599	141	16	8.8	2.1%	80 (56.7%)	14 (9.9%)	27 (19.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	17 (12.1%)								(n/a)																						$12,678	$00	$12,678
Hospital/Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	5775 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-0130	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Naples Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	15275 Collier Blvd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 449-8773	985	69	14.2	13.8%	566 (57.5%)	54 (5.5%)	323 (32.8%)	17 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)								(n/a)	59.0	71.0	54.0	76.0	59.0	60.0	52.0	76.0	71.0	67.0	68.0	72.0	74.0	74.0	53.0	48.0	81.0	64.0	71.0	85.0	79.0	$9,649	$663	$8,987

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