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Enrollment
1,015
High
DISTRICT 551 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MASON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (INGHAM)·NCES 262307005994
Mason High School
1001 S BARNES ST, MASON, MI 48854 · (517) 676-9055 · Ingham County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,015 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
64 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
207 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 262 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 255 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 237 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 261 | 26% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Mason Public Schools (Ingham). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Mason High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason High School this school | 1,015 | 20.4% | N/A |
| Mattawan High School MATTAWAN | 1,126 | 22.4% | N/A |
| Bedford Senior High School TEMPERANCE | 1,260 | 20.6% | N/A |
| Huron High School NEW BOSTON | 820 | 20.5% | N/A |
| Clarkston Junior High School CLARKSTON | 1,007 | 16.8% | 52.1% |
| Hamilton High School HAMILTON | 793 | 20.7% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mason High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Ingham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,015 | #116 of 844 | #5 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #100 of 548 | #3 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.0% | #267 of 550 | #8 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.4% | #575 of 654 | #11 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.4% | #73 of 126 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,015
+37 (+4%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 952
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 20.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,015 | 63.9 | 15.9:1 | 20% (207) |
| 2023-24 | 1,009 | 50.9 | 19.8:1 | 25% (253) |
| 2022-23 | 954 | 49.6 | 19.2:1 | 29% (273) |
| 2020-21 | 978 | 49 | 20.0:1 | 25% (243) |
| 2017-18 | 963 | 51.6 | 18.7:1 | 30% (290) |
| 2015-16 | 1,003 | 52 | 19.3:1 | 27% (274) |
| 2010-11 | 1,046 | 55 | 19.0:1 | 25% (264) |
| 2000-01 | 1,121 | 62 | 18.1:1 | 6% (67) |
| 1990-91 | 952 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mason High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (963 to 1,015); teachers up 24% (51.6 to 63.9).
About Mason High School
MASON, Michigan, is home to Mason High School, a large high school. It covers grades 9 through 12, with a total enrollment of 1,015 students. Statewide, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students each.
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) includes 6 schools. Together they enroll 3,304 students.
At Mason High School, White students make up 84% of the student body. The remaining students are 8% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Among people living in Ingham County, the White share is about 69%. By the diversity index, Mason High School comes in at 28%.
The school has about 15.9 students per teacher and 63.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1, higher than at this school. About 20% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 29 points below the 49% average for public schools in Ingham County.
Census estimates describe Ingham County this way: median household income is about $65,526, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Ingham County number 100 and enroll about 37,914.
Of nearby public schools, Steele Street Elementary School is the closest, at about 0.4 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Mason High School went from 978 students to 1,015. The ratio of students to teachers went from 20.0:1 to 15.9:1 over the same years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ingham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
283,913
Census ACS
Median income
$65,526
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
100
37,914 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mason Public Schools (Ingham)
- Mason Middle SchoolMiddle · 778 students
- Steele Street Elementary SchoolElementary · 513 students
- Alaiedon Elementary SchoolElementary · 375 students
- North Aurelius Elementary SchoolElementary · 371 students
- James C Harvey Education CenterElementary · 252 students
Other schools in MASON
- Mason Middle SchoolMiddle · 778 students
- Steele Street Elementary SchoolElementary · 513 students
- Alaiedon Elementary SchoolElementary · 375 students
- North Aurelius Elementary SchoolElementary · 371 students
- James C Harvey Education CenterElementary · 252 students
- Heartwood SchoolCombined · 88 students
Other Mason High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Mason High. Mason High School is the largest of the 3.
- Mason High SchoolMASON, TX · 192 students
- Mason High SchoolMason, OK · 64 students
Nearby schools
- Steele Street Elementary School0.4 mi · 513
- Mason Middle School0.7 mi · 778
- James C Harvey Education Center1.0 mi · 252
- SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living2.0 mi · 13
- North Star School2.0 mi · 24
- Heartwood School2.0 mi · 88
Frequently asked questions
About Mason High SchoolHow large is Mason High School?
Mason High School enrolls approximately 1,015 students in grades 09-12.
Is Mason High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mason High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mason High School is approximately 15.9:1 (64 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mason High School?
At Mason High School, the student body is approximately 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Mason High School public or private?
Mason High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Mason Public Schools (Ingham).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.