- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262313006003
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Scottville · Resource Index
- 14
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mason County Central Hs held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262313006003 · Scottville, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 22.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason County Central Ms (276 students)
Mason County Central Hs held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mason County Central Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mason County Central Hs
413 students
- Mason County C
Mason County Central Ms
276 students
- Mason County C
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
258 students
- Scottville Ele
Scottville Elementary School
211 students
- Academy of Sci 45
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc
45 students
What this shows Mason County Central Hs reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason County Central Hs compares
Mason County Central Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Mason County Central Schools reports $12,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 14/100 (lower 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 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.
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.