Alternative School
VirtualAlternative School · Mason City, IA
Alternative School is a alternative school school in Mason City, Iowa, serving grades 09–12 with 91 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 71% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10 | 11% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 4% |
| Asian | 1 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 91 | 44M / 46F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20-29% | 64.9% | 34 |
| Reading Proficiency | 40-49% | 68.7% | 33 |
| Science Proficiency | >=50% | — | 8 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 50-59% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 91 | 100% |
Contact & Location
19 N. Illinois Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641)421-4426
http://www.masoncityschools.orgOther Schools in District
- Harding Elementary School Elementary
- Hoover Elementary School Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary School Elementary
- Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary
- Mason City High School High
- Mason City Virtual Academy High
- John Adams Middle School Middle
- Lincoln Intermediate Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 50401) → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
191878001099
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD