Mason City High School

Mason City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1700 4th St SE,  Mason City, IA
Mason City Community School District
3.6
3.3
967 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
42.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
51.8%
Science
46.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
74%
Hispanic
12%
Black
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Iowa Area Community College 142 Students
University of Iowa 137 Students
Iowa State University 113 Students
University of Northern Iowa 111 Students
Wartburg College 41 Students
Drake University 27 Students
Coe College 19 Students
Luther College 18 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 17 Students
Buena Vista University 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 34 Students
Business 33 Students
Biology 31 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 10 Students
Music Teacher Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 122 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/19/2025
The best part about Mason City highschool is the music programs, especially the choir. The family mentality is really there and everyone in the program is so kind to one another. The worst part is the frequent fights that can happen during lunch or in the hallway
5.0 Senior
11/22/2022
I like that there are so many different kids, clubs, and sports everyone has a place to fit in. Almost all the kids in our school get along and hang out with each other learning about different cultures. We also on average have about 4-5 foreign exchange students every year. We are known for music being the home of the music man, but we have so many opportunities for people to try new things.
4.0 Alum
10/14/2022
After graduating from Mason City High School, I truly missed the connections and bridges I formed with the teachers from that place. The teachers there are like a second family and treat every student with the most amount of respect and care, and strive to make sure every student succeeds,
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/17/2014
Bad school for special needs kids, it has went down a lot the last few years.
5.0 student
12/28/2012
I love MCHS. I am currently enrolled here and haven't stopped loving it. We have a great student body, many wonderful teachers, and awesome administrators. School spirit means everything to MCHS. Especially when it comes to have the best Girls Varsity Basketball Team in Class 5A #1 in the State of I...
5.0 student
12/28/2012
I love MCHS. I am enrolled here and love it. We have a great student body, teachers actually understand us, and the administrators get the job done. I'm apart of Mohawk Power and Pep band and school spirit means everything. Also, We have the best Girls Varsity Basketball Team in Class 5A #1 in the S...
3.0 parent
9/23/2010
Many good teachers, but many poor ones and administration afraid of setting moral standards. Many difficulties also come by the overly involved and regulating government pushing false and non-education items under the guise of stopping bullying or being kind(glorifying) to alternative lifestyles.

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Mason City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mason City, IA, in the Mason City neighborhood, and is served by the Mason City Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 967 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Mason City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $191,116. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alternative School, North Iowa Christian School, Plymouth Road Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mason City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mason City High School.

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