- Enrollment
- 3,086
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mason, OH
William Mason High School
Federal NCES profile for William Mason 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 390504503954
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Mason High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William Mason High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Mason High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mason, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
William Mason High School held near 3,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 143.5 → 141.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+74 students YoY 390504503954 · Mason, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
3,435 enr · 24:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason Intermediate Elementary School (3,086 students)
William Mason High School held near 3,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 143.5 → 141.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
William Mason High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William Mason High School
3,435 students
- Mason Intermed
Mason Intermediate Elementary School
3,086 students
- Mason Early Ch
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
1,997 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
1,637 students
What this shows William Mason High School reports 3,435 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Mason High School compares
William Mason High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 82% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,435 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,435
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Asian 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, William Mason High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City reports $13,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Mason High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Mason High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~3,435 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Mason High School
How many students attend William Mason High School?
William Mason High School has 3,435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mason, OH. CCD year-over-year: 3,414 (2022-23) → 3,488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mason High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mason High School is 24:1, which is 32% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Mason High School?
5.7% of students at William Mason High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Mason High School?
The largest demographic group at William Mason High School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Mason, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Mason High School?
William Mason High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Mason High School rank among public schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, William Mason High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mason, OH. 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 City?
Besides William Mason High School, Mason City also operates Mason Intermediate Elementary School (3,086 students), Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School (1,997 students), and Mason Middle School (1,637 students). See the Mason City district page for the complete list.