- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Erie, MI
Mason Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262310006001
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Senior High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Erie, MI.
School address
District: Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 262310006001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mason Senior High School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 262310006001 · Erie, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 17.6:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason Central School (421 students)
Mason Senior High School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mason Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason Central
Mason Central School
421 students
- This school
Mason Senior High School
316 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
223 students
- Mason Virtual 20
Mason Virtual Academy
20 students
What this shows Mason Senior High School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Senior High School compares
Mason Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$13,203
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Mason Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) reports $13,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Central School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mason Senior High School
How many students attend Mason Senior High School?
Mason Senior High School has 316 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Senior High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Senior High School?
35.4% of students at Mason Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Senior High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Erie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Senior High School?
Mason Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Erie, MI. 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 Consolidated Schools (Monroe)?
Besides Mason Senior High School, Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) also operates Mason Central School (421 students), Mason Middle School (223 students), and Mason Virtual Academy (20 students). See the Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.