Enrollment
877
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Maysville, KY
Mason County High School
Federal NCES profile for Mason County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210387000989
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Maysville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason County High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY.
School address
District: Mason County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210387000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason County High School
Mason County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Maysville, Kentucky, enrolling 877 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 26% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 877 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 298 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #281, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 199 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 877 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mason County also operates Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students) and Mason County Intermediate School (573 students) alongside Mason County High School.
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 High School compares
Mason County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,060
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 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 77.0%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Mason County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason County, which includes Mason County High School.
$12,060
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.7%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Straub Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason County Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~877 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mason County High School
How many students attend Mason County High School?
Mason County High School has 877 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maysville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County High School is 19.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason County High School?
54.7% of students at Mason County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason County High School?
The largest demographic group at Mason County High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Maysville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason County High School?
Mason County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason County High School rank among public schools in Maysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maysville on the city page.
Is Mason County High School a good school?
Mason County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky 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?
Besides Mason County High School, Mason County also operates Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students), Mason County Intermediate School (573 students), and Mason County Middle School (565 students). See the Mason County district page for the complete list.
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