Mason City

Mason City is a suburban school district in Warren County, Ohio, serving 10,179 students across four schools: two elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district experienced minimal enrollment change with a 0.1% decline from the prior year, indicating stability in student population. With 480 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 21.2:1.

Academic performance exceeds state averages across measured areas. Math proficiency reaches 94.2% compared to the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency is 79.3% versus the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 97.2% exceeds Ohio's 95.1% state average. Chronic absenteeism is present at 13.2%.

The district serves a diverse student body: 45.5% White, 36.4% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, and 5.6% Black students. Specialized populations include 15.4% economically disadvantaged students, 12.1% English learners, and 9.2% students with disabilities.

Financially, Mason City operates with per-pupil spending of $8,157, slightly below the state average of $8,239. The total budget of $146.8M relies heavily on local funding at 64.1%, with state support providing 30.6% and federal sources contributing 5.3%. This funding structure reflects a community with substantial local financial capacity supporting district operations.