How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alternative School | Mason City High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mason City, IA | Mason City, IA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 91 | 891 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.3% | 39.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alternative School | Mason City High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,634 | $20,634 |
| District | Mason City Comm School District | Mason City Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alternative School | Mason City High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.2% | 70.9% |
| African American | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 13.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alternative School | Mason City High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 119.7:1 | 297:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 292 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.