Mason County Central HS in Scottville, MI

At a glance

Reported students

413

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

63rd percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

258

Mason County Central HS: 413 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

23.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 393
Teachers (FTE): 18
Student–teacher ratio: 21.8:1

What the reported data says about Mason County Central HS

Mason County Central HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Scottville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mason County Central Schools. NCES reports 413 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Mason County Central HS

1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 55.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White87.7%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.7%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc

High · Grades 11–12

45 reported students

Mason County Central MS

Middle · Grades 06–08

276 reported students

Mason County Central Upper Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

258 reported students

Scottville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

211 reported students

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Public schools near Mason County Central HS

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Mason County Central Upper Elementary Elementary · Mason County Central Schools	03–05	258	0.1 mi
Mason County Central MS Middle · Mason County Central Schools	06–08	276	0.2 mi
Gateway To Success Academy High · Charter · Gateway To Success Academy	06–12	124	0.6 mi
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc High · Mason County Central Schools	11–12	45	2.3 mi
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School High · Mason County Eastern Schools	07–12	176	3.4 mi
Ludington High School High · Ludington Area School District	09–12	687	7.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mason County Central HS

What grades does Mason County Central HS serve?

Mason County Central HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mason County Central Schools.

How many students attend Mason County Central HS?

Mason County Central HS reported 413 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mason County Central HS?

The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 413 students and 17.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Mason County Central HS a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mason County Central HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mason County Central Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Mason County Central HS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Mason County Central HS in?

Mason County Central HS is part of Mason County Central Schools, based in Scottville, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mason County Central HS?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mason County Central Upper Elementary (0.1 mi), Mason County Central MS (0.2 mi), Gateway To Success Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.