- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Metropolis, IL
Massac County High School
Federal NCES profile for Massac County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172500002713
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Massac County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Metropolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 512
- students enrolled
Massac County High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Massac County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, IL.
School address
District: Massac Ud 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172500002713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Massac County High School shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 172500002713 · Metropolis, IL High · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Metropolis Elem School (457 students)
Massac County High School shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Massac County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Massac County High School
512 students
- Metropolis Ele
Metropolis Elem School
457 students
- Massac Jr High
Massac Jr High School
309 students
- Franklin Elem 155
Franklin Elem School
155 students
- Brookport Elem 151
Brookport Elementary School
151 students
- Unity Elem Sch 128
Unity Elem School
128 students
What this shows Massac County High School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Massac County High School compares
Massac County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$16,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Massac County High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Massac Ud 1 reports $16,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Massac County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massac Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookport Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Massac County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Massac County High School
How many students attend Massac County High School?
Massac County High School has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Metropolis, IL. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Massac County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Massac County High School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Massac County High School?
The largest demographic group at Massac County High School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Metropolis, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Massac County High School?
Massac County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Massac County High School rank among public schools in Metropolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Massac County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Metropolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Massac Ud 1?
Besides Massac County High School, Massac Ud 1 also operates Metropolis Elem School (457 students), Massac Jr High School (309 students), and Franklin Elem School (155 students). See the Massac Ud 1 district page for the complete list.