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Alternative School

Mason City, Iowa · Grades 9 to 12 · Mason City Comm School District

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About Alternative School

Alternative School is a public school in Mason City, Iowa, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 91 students enrolled. There are about 15.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (5.9 teachers in all). Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. It is one of 8 schools in Mason City Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Cerro Gordo County. There are 9 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	19 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City, IA 50401
Phone	(641) 421-4426
School district	Mason City Comm School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	91
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	5.9
Students per teacher	15.4
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Cerro Gordo County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 191878001099). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

John Adams Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Mason City · 0.1 mi Mason City High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Mason City · 0.1 mi Jefferson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Mason City · 0.4 mi North Iowa Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Mason City · 1.1 mi Harding Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Mason City · 1.2 mi Roosevelt Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Mason City · 1.8 mi Lincoln IntermediatePublic · Grades 5 to 6Mason City · 1.9 mi Hoover Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Mason City · 2.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Alternative School serve?

Alternative School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Alternative School?

Alternative School reported 91 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative School?

About 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 91 students and 5.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Alternative School a public or charter school?

Alternative School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Alternative School in?

Alternative School is part of Mason City Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/mason-city-comm-school-district/

Where is Alternative School located?

Alternative School is at 19 N. Illinois Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. The phone number is (641) 421-4426.

How many other schools are near Alternative School?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Alternative School in our directory.