Alternative School

19 N. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401

www.masoncityschools.org

94 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Alternative School in Mason City, Iowa, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Mason City Community School District. Located at 19 N. Illinois Ave., the program is designed to provide a non-traditional learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. By offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, the school focuses on supporting students in overcoming academic or personal hurdles to ensure they remain on track for graduation.

The curriculum and support systems at the Alternative School are tailored to help students earn their high school diplomas through flexible scheduling and individualized instruction. By emphasizing a supportive culture and student-centered approaches, the school serves as a vital resource for those who need a different path to success, helping to bridge the gap between their current academic status and their future goals. For more detailed information regarding their programs, enrollment, and specific academic calendar, you can visit the district’s official website at [www.masoncityschools.org](http://www.masoncityschools.org).

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	13
Black	6
American Indian	1

White
74 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
13 (13.8 %)
Black
6 (6.4 %)
American Indian
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mason City Comm School District
Phone:	(641)421-4426
Website:	http://www.masoncityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 51