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Mason County Central HS

300 W BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTVILLE, MI 49454 · (231) 757-4748 · Mason County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL413 STUDENTS
Enrollment
413
High
DISTRICT 229 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
23.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 36.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
230 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
84
Grade 10
102
Grade 11
102
Grade 12
125
Student demographics
White
36288%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
277%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
174%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22053%
Female
19347%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
413
+44 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.9:1
was 20.4:1
% White
88%
was 86%
% Hispanic
7%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mason County Central HS

Mason County Central HS, a moderately sized high school in SCOTTVILLE, Michigan, overseen by Mason County Central Schools, hosts 413 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Within Mason County Central Schools, which oversees 5 schools and 1,203 students, Mason County Central HS is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Mason County Central HS shows that nearly all students (88%) are White. Other groups include 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Mason County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, On paper, Mason County Central HS has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 23.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Mason County Central HS higher than the state norm the norm. About 56% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Mason County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $64,748 per year, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Mason County Central HS is one of 13 public schools in Mason County (combined enrollment of about 3,846 students).

Nearest neighbor: Mason County Central Upper Elementary, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Mason County Central HS has rose 12%, going from 369 students in 2018 to 413 in 2025. Class-load math has widened: from 20.4:1 in 2018 to 23.9:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the Mason County Central HS community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Mason County at a glance

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Population
29,207
Census ACS
Median income
$64,748
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,846 students

Quick facts

School name
Mason County Central HS
District
Mason County Central Schools
Address
300 W BROADWAY AVE, SCOTTVILLE, MI 49454
Phone
(231) 757-4748
County
Mason County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
413
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
230 (56%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
262313006003
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Mason County Central Schools
Other schools in SCOTTVILLE
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Mason County Central HS
How large is Mason County Central HS?
Mason County Central HS enrolls approximately 413 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Mason County Central HS serve?
Mason County Central HS serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central HS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mason County Central HS is approximately 23.9:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Mason County Central HS?
Mason County Central HS reports a student body of 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Mason County Central HS in?
Mason County Central HS is part of Mason County Central Schools.
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