Mason Run High School

Mason Run High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
923 S James Rd,  Columbus, OH
1.0
209 Students
D-
Niche Grade
Centrally located in the Eastmoor neighborhood of Columbus, Mason Run High School is a career and technical school that prioritizes graduation and job training to prepare students to enter the workforce. Mason Run High School serves the individual needs of students who want to graduate early or seek an educational path outside of a traditional high school experience. The school’s staff and academic programming create a safe, flexible and drama-free environment that empowers students to work at their own pace and strive for excellence each day. Mason Run recognizes that a diploma is just the first step in a successful and fulfilling career, offering students in-demand industry certifications ranging from information technology to construction. Students between the ages of 16 and 21 are enrolled in the school’s standard curriculum with a graduation plan that fits their needs. Class schedules accommodate jobs, child care and other obligations commonly affecting the student population. The school also prides itself on going above and beyond to support students outside the classroom, with resources ranging from career advice and job placements to transportation and housing. Mason Run High School meets and exceeds benchmarks in student progress, test scores and graduation rates, which contributes to its status as a top-rated technical and research-based intervention high school in the Columbus area.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Monica D. Scott-matthe
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.03
Graduation Rate
37%

Niche Grade

D
Academics
C-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.03
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
30:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Black
83.3%
Hispanic
10.3%
White
3.8%
Two or more races
2.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 6 Students
Ohio University 5 Students
Columbus State Community College 5 Students
The University of Akron 4 Students
Wright State University 4 Students
Otterbein University 4 Students
Capital University 4 Students
Tiffin University 4 Students
Bowling Green State University 3 Students
Cleveland State University 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 4 Students
Biology 2 Students
Fire Science and Fire Fighting 2 Students
Accounting 1 Students
Architecture 1 Students
Arts 1 Students
Architectural Engineering 1 Students
Communication Disorders 1 Students
Barbering 1 Students
Carpentry 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/30/2025
Not a good school at all. Teachers would talk about parents and students personal business to other students. They told my child that I was teaching her wrong in terms of loyalty and friendship! As long as you didn't question anything and you went along with whatever they said it was fine but as soo...
1.0 parent
6/10/2025
First off my son and daughter graduated from this school and I really liked it at first. My daughter graduated and I was told she barely graduated, cheated on math tests, and couldn’t walk the stage. The principal said that it was a BLACK school and she would have never tried that at at white school...
principal
5/8/2025
The school is has been rooted in grounded in Columbus, Ohio since the fall of 2015. This dropout recovery high school specializes in enrolling students that struggle academically and socially at other public and charter schools. The caring staff believes in providing structure and order that leads t...

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Mason Run High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 923 S James Rd in Columbus, OH. The school has a total enrollment of 209 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Mason Run High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.03, and the graduation rate is 37%. The average home value in this area is $270,571. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arts & College Preparatory Academy, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, Capital City Career Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mason Run High School.

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