Enrollment
413
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Scottville, MI
Mason County Central Hs
Federal NCES profile for Mason County Central Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262313006003
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason County Central Hs earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Scottville · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason County Central Hs has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Central Hs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scottville, MI.
School address
District: Mason County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262313006003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason County Central Hs compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason County Central Hs
Mason County Central Hs is a mid-sized high school in Scottville, Michigan, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 31% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 748 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #731, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Ms (276 students) and Mason County Central Upper Elementary (258 students) alongside Mason County Central Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mason County Central Hs compares
Mason County Central Hs on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$11,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Mason County Central Hs is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason County Central Schools, which includes Mason County Central Hs.
$11,332
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 60.6%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mason County Central Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scottville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason County Central Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mason County Central Hs
How many students attend Mason County Central Hs?
Mason County Central Hs has 413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scottville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central Hs is 22.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason County Central Hs?
47.7% of students at Mason County Central Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason County Central Hs?
The largest demographic group at Mason County Central Hs is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Scottville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason County Central Hs?
Mason County Central Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason County Central Hs rank among public schools in Scottville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Central Hs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scottville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottville on the city page.
Is Mason County Central Hs a good school?
Mason County Central Hs earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mason County Central Schools?
Besides Mason County Central Hs, Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Ms (276 students), Mason County Central Upper Elementary (258 students), and Scottville Elementary School (211 students). See the Mason County Central Schools district page for the complete list.
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