Summary:
The Mason County Central Schools district in Michigan operates two high schools: Mason County Central High School and Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High School. While the former is a larger, comprehensive high school, the latter is a specialized STEM-focused school with a smaller enrollment.
Both high schools have similar 4-year graduation rates of 82.8% and dropout rates of 7.6% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, they differ in their academic performance, with Mason County Central High School generally scoring lower than state averages on standardized tests. The Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High School does not provide test score data, but its STEM-focused curriculum suggests a strong emphasis on college-preparatory education.
Interestingly, the two schools have significant differences in their resource allocation, with Mason County Central High School spending $13,283 per student, while the Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High School spends only $4,353 per student. This disparity is reflected in their student-teacher ratios, with the comprehensive high school having a ratio of 25.6 and the specialized school having a much higher ratio of 55. Despite these differences, both schools serve a population with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the district's commitment to supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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