For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,591 students in Mason County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, WA are James A. Taylor High School, North Mason Homelink Program and Shelton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Mason County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelton High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mason County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James A. Taylor High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2294
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
North Mason Homelink Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Shelton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Pine St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
North Mason Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2303
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garrett Heyns High School
Magnet School
2321 W Dayton Airport Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Detention Center
Magnet School
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Mason Online
Magnet School
90 N. Mason School Rd
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelton Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Sound Learning, 133 W Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mason County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, WA include James A. Taylor High School, North Mason Homelink Program and Shelton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mason County?
10 public high schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mason County include: Shelton High School vs. North Mason Senior High School, North Mason Senior High School vs. Shelton High School, Choice Middle And High School vs. Shelton High School
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