North Mason School District operates 7 public schools serving 2,309 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,337 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mason County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,866 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.5% local, 70.8% state, and 15.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $88,299 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #165 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 291.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.3% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.
North Mason Senior High School accounts for 31.5% of all North Mason School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Mason School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
North Mason School District school enrollment varies 14× across entities
North Mason School District school enrollment ranges from 54 students (lowest) to 735 students (highest), a spread of 681 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
North Mason School District student-counselor ratio is 292:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within North Mason School District is typically wider than the North Mason School District-aggregate figure suggests.
North Mason School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Mason School District is typically wider than the North Mason School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in North Mason School District?
North Mason School District has 7 schools, including 2 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 2,309 students.
How much does North Mason School District spend per student?
North Mason School District spends $16,866 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #165 in Washington.
What is the average teacher salary in North Mason School District?
The average teacher salary in North Mason School District is $88,299 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near North Mason School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mason County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of North Mason School District?
North Mason School District students are 60.3% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for North Mason School District?
North Mason School District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #165 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.