- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mason City, IA
Mason City High School
Federal NCES profile for Mason City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191878001107
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason City High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Mason City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason City High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason City High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Mason City, IA.
School address
District: Mason City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191878001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mason City High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 191878001107 · Mason City, IA High · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 15.9:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Intermediate (485 students)
Mason City High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mason City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mason City High School
891 students
- Lincoln Interm
Lincoln Intermediate
485 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle School
463 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
387 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
361 students
- Roosevelt Elem 348
Roosevelt Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Mason City High School reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason City High School compares
Mason City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
292
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Mason City High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City Comm School District reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Mason City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason City High School
How many students attend Mason City High School?
Mason City High School has 891 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mason City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason City High School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason City High School?
39.2% of students at Mason City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason City High School?
The largest demographic group at Mason City High School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Mason City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason City High School?
Mason City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason City High School rank among public schools in Mason City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason City High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Mason City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mason City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason City Comm School District?
Besides Mason City High School, Mason City Comm School District also operates Lincoln Intermediate (485 students), John Adams Middle School (463 students), and Harding Elementary School (387 students). See the Mason City Comm School District district page for the complete list.