- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210387000989
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Maysville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mason County High School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 210387000989 · Maysville, KY High · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 19.1:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students)
Mason County High School held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mason County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mason County High School
877 students
- Charles Straub
Charles Straub Elementary School
653 students
- Mason County I
Mason County Intermediate School
573 students
- Mason County M
Mason County Middle School
565 students
What this shows Mason County High School reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason County High School compares
Mason County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,474
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Mason County reports $13,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~877 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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 29/100 (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 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.
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.