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Mason Classical Academy

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Mason Classical Academy ranks 486 th of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

486^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 78% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Mason Classical Academy is a K-12 charter school in Naples, FL, serving 1,509 students within the high-performing Collier County School District, and it stands out as a top-tier academic leader in the area.

Mason Classical Academy consistently outperforms both the district and state averages across nearly all subjects, with particularly impressive results in high school. For example, the school achieved 100% proficiency in U.S. History and 97% in Biology 1, compared to district averages of 72% and 76%, respectively. It also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate for five consecutive years and an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.8%, far below the district's 17.4% and the state's 31.4%. This level of success is not uniform among nearby classical schools; for instance, Optima Classical Academy has an 84.5% chronic absenteeism rate and a 40% proficiency rate in Algebra 1, while Naples Classical Academy shows solid but lower performance, such as 70% in U.S. History. The contrast is even starker with The Phoenix Program Naples, located just 1.54 miles away, which serves a different population and has a 0% graduation rate.

While Mason Classical Academy is dominant overall, there is a notable dip in 4th-grade math proficiency, which at 64% falls below the district average of 76%. This suggests a potential area for curriculum review. The school achieves its exceptional results with a per-student spending of $10,685, which is efficient compared to specialized programs like The Phoenix Program ($26,656). Sustained excellence over time, such as 10th-grade ELA proficiency rising from 69% to 96% over three years, underscores a strong and stable academic culture that makes Mason Classical Academy a standout choice for families seeking rigorous, traditional education.

1,509

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,685

Per pupil spending ?

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3073 Horseshoe Dr S
Naples, FL 34104

(239) 880-7584

District: Collier

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.3%

Hispanic:

24.1%

African American:

13.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2023 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (81% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida alternative schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg71%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

486^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

64^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

47^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 2 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Alternative Schools in the Collier

13^th of 70Collier among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	486 of 2240	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.3	327 of 2258	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	387 of 2256	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.4	398 of 2240	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	83.8	327 of 2219	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	347 of 2247	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	94.2	44 of 2182	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.7	64 of 2118	97.0%	★★★★★
2017	91.8	101 of 2112	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	83.6	304 of 2087	85.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	90.5	64 of 1216	94.7%	★★★★★
2025	88.1	102 of 1205	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	84.8	147 of 1196	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.6	114 of 1177	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	90.8	71 of 1148	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	48 of 1136	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	96.6	16 of 1099	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	96.0	23 of 1035	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	93.7	48 of 1031	95.3%	★★★★★
2016	86.8	111 of 997	88.9%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	47 of 838	94.4%	★★★★★
2025	86.3	40 of 844	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.0	57 of 807	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	81.5	63 of 792	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.0	37 of 774	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	11 of 746	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	87.8	25 of 734	96.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History100%+26 vs state

Biology 197%+23 vs state

Civics97%+20 vs state

Algebra 187%+24 vs state

English Language Arts81%+20 vs state

Geometry80%+24 vs state

Math79%+17 vs state

Science72%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, January 21, 2023

Mason is an incredible school. My daughter loves learning and she feels that she’s being challenged every single day. The teachers are smart, engaged, with a lot of passion to teach, and always happy. We have been to a couple of schools and this is where my daughter strives and enjoys learning, she doesn’t want to go anywhere else. We love it, but most importantly, she does! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 9, 2021

It’s a great school! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 4, 2018

Once was a great school now has turned into a war prison. They knit pick every little thing. They herass students about their uniforms. My son put his backpack on after getting out of the car and it pushed up his coller by accident and was given a demerit .
He is being targeted by teachers because of misbehaving and teachers look for reasons to give him a demerit.
Enough is enough! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

This school is in its third year. Over 800 students now attend this school K-11. Wonderful education - it's the kind of education you assume is taking place in other schools. Students enjoy learning! Charter school = tuition free. The prior 2 years, the school has been "A-Rated" by the FSA scores. That said, this school does not teach to those tests. "they will take care of themselves". Quality education. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2026)								FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mason Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3073 Horseshoe Dr S	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 880-7584	1,509	101	14.9	19.2%	805 (53.3%)	209 (13.9%)	363 (24.1%)	70 (4.6%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	51 (3.4%)								(n/a)	66.0	65.0	78.0	88.0	87.0	85.0	89.0	96.0	77.0	64.0	77.0	88.0	93.0	69.0	68.0	78.0	87.0	80.0	97.0	100.0	97.0	$10,685	$08	$10,677
The Phoenix Program Naples	Public, Alternative	4-12	3706 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1100	129	12	10.7	49.6%	16 (12.4%)	33 (25.6%)	74 (57.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)								(n/a)						21.0	20.0	23.0						40.0		33.0	26.0	36.0	37.0	47.0		$26,656	$798	$25,859
Autism Collier Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3161 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(248) 321-2629	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ecollier Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4600 Santa Barbara Blvd	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 377-9704	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Optima Classical Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3369 Pine Ridge Rd	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(239) 471-4533	100	26	3.8		44 (44.0%)	14 (14.0%)	34 (34.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.0%)								(n/a)			54.0	67.0	55.0	46.0	50.0				15.0	17.0	80.0	10.0	15.0	17.0	40.0				65.0
Hospital/Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	5775 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-0130	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Naples Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	15275 Collier Blvd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 449-8773	846	61	13.8	17.6%	469 (55.4%)	64 (7.6%)	255 (30.1%)	23 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.0%)								(n/a)	75.0	58.0	72.0	83.0	72.0	78.0	85.0	65.0	70.0	65.0	65.0	79.0	67.0	79.0	38.0	57.0	89.0	68.0	85.0	70.0	94.0	$9,982	$755	$9,226

Frequently Asked Questions about Mason Classical Academy

How many students attend Mason Classical Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,509 students attended Mason Classical Academy.

What district is Mason Classical Academy in?

Collier

Is Mason Classical Academy a good school?

Mason Classical Academy ranks 486^th of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mason Classical Academy?

Students at Mason Classical Academy are 53% White, 24% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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