Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Mason City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason City High School's student population of 956 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
956 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mason City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason City High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1066 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason City High School's ranking?
Mason City High School is ranked #1066 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mason City High School often compared to?
Mason City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mason City High School?
The graduation rate of Mason City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mason City High School?
956 students attend Mason City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mason City High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason City High School?
Mason City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mason City High School offer ?
Mason City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mason City High School part of?
Mason City High School is part of Mason City Comm School District.
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