- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mason, TX
Mason H S
Federal NCES profile for Mason H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482928003307
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason H S earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mason, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mason H S held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482928003307 · Mason, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 7.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason El (298 students)
Mason H S held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mason H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason El
Mason El
298 students
- Mason J H
Mason J H
210 students
- This school
Mason H S
192 students
What this shows Mason H S reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason H S compares
Mason H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Mason H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason Isd reports $14,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason H S
How many students attend Mason H S?
Mason H S has 192 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mason, TX. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason H S is 7.7:1, which is 48% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason H S?
35.0% of students at Mason H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason H S?
The largest demographic group at Mason H S is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Mason, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason H S?
Mason H S has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mason, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Mason H S, Mason Isd also operates Mason El (298 students) and Mason J H (210 students). See the Mason Isd district page for the complete list.