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 3.54 out of 5 122 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- 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
1160
5 responses
Average ACT
25
111 responses
AP Enrollment
11%
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- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$50,397
National
$62,843Median Rent
$723
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$114,900
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
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
999
Free or Reduced Lunch
46%
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 minus
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 3.54 out of 5 122 reviews
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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.
Mason City High School is in a great small town, with 800 students. We have lots of after school activities and sports teams. Hockey, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, golf, swimming, volleyball, cross country, track and field, football, wrestling. The hard part is our school is the largest in our area. We have to travel to Des Moines, 2 hours each way. Mason City is competitive with the small schools around us, but not within the capital of Des Moines. We play for the love of our sports!
My experience with Mason City High School has been a exciting but a tough journey. When I had first came to this school I had to make some adjustments because I am use to diversity but here in Iowa there is not much of that. Learning to adapt was a tough journey but I learned to communicate with my peers and I have made some good quality friends now that I have been here. I am open to opportunities that I have not had before when I was going to school in Chicago. Mason City High school saved me from my old habits and now I want to continue my career to set myself up for a better life in the future. This high school has made me realize that nothing is impossible and the staff and teacher are very supporting of the goals kids are trying to achieve.