Mason High School

Summary:

Mason High School is a public high school located in Mason, Michigan, serving 954 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Mason Public Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mason High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 20% of Michigan high schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 120 out of 743 Michigan high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming nearby schools like Everett High School (ranked 633) and Great Lakes Learning Academy (ranked 620). Mason High School also maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.3%, higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Everett High School (85.5%) and Great Lakes Learning Academy (22.8%).

However, the school's racial makeup is significantly less diverse compared to nearby schools, with 84.49% of students identifying as white. This lack of diversity could indicate potential challenges in providing an inclusive learning environment. Additionally, Mason High School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.5% in 2018-2019 to 33.6% in 2022-2023, an area the school and district may need to address. Despite these concerns, Mason High School continues to excel academically, outperforming the state and district averages on standardized tests and providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 S Barnes St
       Mason, MI  48854-1949


(517) 676-9055

District: Mason Public Schools (Ingham)

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,706 Help


Feeder schools for Mason High School:

Elementary:    Alaiedon Elementary School
    North Aurelius Elementary School
    Steele Street Elementary School
Middle:    Mason Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  954

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mason High School ranks better than 83.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mason High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason High School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason High School is $15,706.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason High School 120th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Mason High School in the ranking list.)

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Mason Public Schools (Ingham):

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Public Schools (Ingham) 164th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason High School

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Rank History for all students at Mason High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.43 165th 705 76.6%
2007 74.44 190th 767 75.2%
2008 77.59 175th 750 76.7%
2009 77.74 165th 754 78.1%
2010 76.75 164th 765 78.6%
2011 74.79 219th 784 72.1%
2012 74.06 183rd 773 76.3%
2013 73.59 197th 805 75.5%
2014 68.57 240th 799 70.0%
2015 85.09 96th 832 88.5%
2016 74.98 184th 852 78.4%
2017 82.40 110th 835 86.8%
2018 77.75 162nd 824 80.3%
2019 66.43 210th 666 68.5%
2021 88.09 54th 561 90.4%
2022 60.13 222nd 531 58.2%
2023 77.68 132nd 735 82.0%
2024 79.84 120th 743 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mason High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.91 119th 315 62.2%
2024 43.04 64th 130 50.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.95 150th 755 80.1%
2019 45.25 298th 532 44.0%
2021 87.23 37th 417 91.1%
2022 43.56 239th 369 35.2%
2023 78.19 89th 614 85.5%
2024 60.00 223rd 654 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 185th 710 73.9%
2019 67.60 162nd 554 70.8%
2021 79.63 69th 462 85.1%
2022 50.38 230th 416 44.7%
2023 73.53 116th 611 81.0%
2024 80.19 91st 619 85.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.28 126th 707 82.2%
2019 55.62 236th 543 56.5%
2021 89.32 42nd 472 91.1%
2022 59.26 184th 440 58.2%
2023 74.54 130th 611 78.7%
2024 72.73 144th 633 77.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mason High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.91 22nd 190 88.4%
2024 93.96 8th 195 95.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mason High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.63 150th 708 78.8%
2019 61.25 208th 582 64.3%
2021 84.61 66th 516 87.2%
2022 55.11 216th 492 56.1%
2023 70.68 159th 647 75.4%
2024 73.52 128th 638 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mason High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1074 5 12 13 0 n/a n/a -11 1093
1989 1010 6 13 8 5 n/a n/a 0 1042
1990 937 4 18 16 3 n/a n/a 0 978
1991 903 6 23 19 1 n/a n/a 0 952
1992 928 8 15 15 2 n/a n/a 0 968
1993 916 7 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 959
1994 937 5 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 971
1995 970 5 6 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1015
1996 970 5 6 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1015
1997 1004 4 9 25 9 n/a n/a 0 1051
1998 993 8 13 31 8 n/a n/a 0 1053
1999 998 11 18 36 9 n/a n/a 0 1072
2000 1028 10 14 36 9 n/a n/a 0 1097
2001 1050 11 18 34 8 n/a n/a 0 1121
2002 1031 11 24 50 14 n/a n/a 0 1130
2003 1031 11 24 50 14 n/a n/a 0 1130
2004 987 14 31 37 14 n/a n/a 0 1083
2005 980 7 18 30 7 n/a n/a 37 1079
2006 993 7 15 28 9 n/a n/a 44 1096
2007 1026 8 11 29 9 n/a n/a 44 1127
2008 972 10 11 18 7 n/a n/a 51 1069
2009 980 8 12 26 5 n/a n/a 51 1082
2010 971 10 10 32 1 n/a n/a 44 1068
2011 960 21 14 48 2 0 1 0 1046
2012 959 26 13 47 6 1 2 0 1054
2013 934 33 11 48 2 0 8 0 1036
2014 916 30 13 55 1 0 9 0 1024
2015 915 25 10 59 2 0 8 0 1019
2016 884 25 13 58 6 0 17 0 1003
2017 848 24 17 55 8 0 22 0 974
2018 836 31 11 51 8 0 26 0 963
2019 846 24 13 59 7 0 25 0 974
2020 827 19 15 73 4 2 31 0 971
2021 836 14 13 80 2 2 31 0 978
2022 861 15 13 83 2 2 37 0 1013
2023 806 14 9 78 1 4 42 0 954

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1093 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1042 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 978 62.0 15.7 3.8
1991 952 n/a n/a n/a
1992 968 n/a n/a 8
1993 959 n/a 0.0 5.8
1994 971 51.0 19.0 4
1995 1015 50.8 20.0 3.3
1996 1015 50.8 20.0 3.3
1997 1051 58.0 18.1 3.4
1998 1053 57.0 18.5 2.9
1999 1072 57.0 18.8 2.8
2000 1097 62.0 17.7 5.9
2001 1121 62.7 17.9 6
2002 1130 60.0 18.8 8.6
2003 1130 60.0 18.8 8.6
2004 1083 61.9 17.5 11.4
2005 1079 59.2 18.2 13.4
2006 1096 58.8 18.6 14.5
2007 1127 59.5 18.9 17.5
2008 1069 57.2 18.7 20
2009 1082 57.0 19.0 23.4
2010 1068 56.8 18.8 28.4
2011 1046 55.3 18.9 25.2
2012 1054 54.4 19.3 26.1
2013 1036 52.5 19.7 26.4
2014 1024 52.6 19.4 24.1
2015 1019 53.0 19.2 25.9
2016 1003 52.0 19.2 27.3
2017 974 52.0 18.7 25.3
2018 963 51.6 18.6 30.1
2019 974 51.6 18.8 29.8
2020 971 50.6 19.1 29.7
2021 978 49.0 19.9 24.8
2022 1013 50.9 19.9 25.6
2023 954 49.6 19.2 28.6

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1093 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1042 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 978 62.0 15.7 3.8
1991 952 n/a n/a n/a
1992 968 n/a n/a 8
1993 959 n/a 0.0 5.8
1994 971 51.0 19.0 4
1995 1015 50.8 20.0 3.3
1996 1015 50.8 20.0 3.3
1997 1051 58.0 18.1 3.4
1998 1053 57.0 18.5 2.9
1999 1072 57.0 18.8 2.8
2000 1097 62.0 17.7 5.9
2001 1121 62.7 17.9 6
2002 1130 60.0 18.8 8.6
2003 1130 60.0 18.8 8.6
2004 1083 61.9 17.5 11.4
2005 1079 59.2 18.2 13.4
2006 1096 58.8 18.6 14.5
2007 1127 59.5 18.9 17.5
2008 1069 57.2 18.7 20
2009 1082 57.0 19.0 23.4
2010 1068 56.8 18.8 28.4
2011 1046 55.3 18.9 25.2
2012 1054 54.4 19.3 26.1
2013 1036 52.5 19.7 26.4
2014 1024 52.6 19.4 24.1
2015 1019 53.0 19.2 25.9
2016 1003 52.0 19.2 27.3
2017 974 52.0 18.7 25.3
2018 963 51.6 18.6 30.1
2019 974 51.6 18.8 29.8
2020 971 50.6 19.1 29.7
2021 978 49.0 19.9 24.8
2022 1013 50.9 19.9 25.6
2023 954 49.6 19.2 28.6

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $393 (3.4%) $11,290 (96.6%) $11,683
2020 $460 (3.9%) $11,466 (96.1%) $11,927
2021 $882 (7.1%) $11,520 (92.9%) $12,402
2022 $796 (6.2%) $12,110 (93.8%) $12,905
2023 $809 (5.2%) $14,897 (94.8%) $15,706

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason High School

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 210th of 666 High schoolsRanks 132nd of 735 High schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Mason High School)58.448.5
 9.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Mason Public Schools (Ingham))58.448.5
 9.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mason High School)56.961.2
 4.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mason Public Schools (Ingham))56.961.2
 4.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mason High School)38.136.7
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mason Public Schools (Ingham))38.136.7
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students974954
 2.1%
African American2414
 41.7%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic5978
 32.2%
Pacific Islander04
White846806
 4.7%
Two or More Races2542
 68%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%28.6%
 1.2%


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Students at Mason High School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 954 students attended Mason High School.

Mason High School ranks 120th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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