Mason City High School
- Public
- MASON CITY, IA
Public School
Mason City High School
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- MASON CITY, IA
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 129 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Mason City High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
66%
Percent Proficient - Math
59%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1220
6 responses
Average ACT
25
120 responses
AP Enrollment
11%
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- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$56,009
National
$69,021Median Rent
$782
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$114,800
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
984
Free or Reduced Lunch
47%
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 11 responses64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 11 responses73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 11 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$66,994
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.1%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$12,364 / year
National
$12,23972%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 18 responses28%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 18 responses50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 18 responsesSimilar Schools
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Mason City High School Reviews
Rating 3.58 out of 5 129 reviews
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For the most part, Mason City High School is great. I think that if you actually wish to apply yourself and challenge yourself throughout high school, you will have a great experience. Most of my good friends and I chose this. One thing I'd want to change is lax rules. So many people wander the halls because they choose to skip class, and the administration does nothing about it. Similarly, there are so many people that vape and do drugs in the bathroom, and yet again, nothing is done about it. I'd like to see a stricter change applied to MCHS.
I like that there are so many different kids, clubs, and sports everyone has a place to fit in. Almost all the kids in our school get along and hang out with each other learning about different cultures. We also on average have about 4-5 foreign exchange students every year. We are known for music being the home of the music man, but we have so many opportunities for people to try new things.
This school has a great focus on a few sports, Special Olympics, and school spirit. Their passion for children who are less fortunate is inspiring, offering free lunch and other supplies. Mason City's choir and band are the best programs of their school, in my opinion. These programs bring kids of all walks of life together. Academics could be better, focusing on the teaching aspect. There are too many teachers who don't enjoy their work, which can be frustrating to the kids. But the teachers who do love their jobs are fantastic teachers and are understanding of kids' situations. Overall, my experience of MCHS was average. Considering the Covid-19 shutdown, MCHS handled the situation pretty well.