High Schools in Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)

The Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) district in Michigan operates two high schools: Mason Senior High School and Mason Virtual Academy. While Mason Senior High School serves a larger and more diverse student population with a strong 89.6% four-year graduation rate, the smaller virtual school struggles with a much lower 58.3% graduation rate and a concerning 25.0% dropout rate.

Academically, Mason Senior High School outperforms the district and state averages in some areas, such as SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing proficiency, but lags behind in others, like SAT/Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Mason Virtual Academy lacks sufficient data to make meaningful comparisons. Socioeconomic differences are also evident, with Mason Virtual Academy serving a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.71%) compared to Mason Senior High School (41.45%).

The data reveals a stark contrast in the racial composition of the two schools, with Mason Virtual Academy having a significantly higher percentage of White students (94.12%) compared to Mason Senior High School (86.38%). This disparity raises questions about the accessibility and inclusiveness of the virtual learning option for students from diverse backgrounds. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for the district to closely examine the factors contributing to the disparities between the two high schools and ensure that all students have access to quality education and support, regardless of their learning environment.