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Mason Preparatory School

56 Halsey Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29401-0294 -

School Notes Overview:

Our mission is to provide students a holistic education with emphasis on excellent academics and citizenship in preparation for secondary education, all within a nurturing atmosphere. Diligence, cooperation, and a distinct esprit de corps create a wholesome academic environment where learning, achievement, respect for self and others, integrity, community service, and personal growth are emphasized and nurtured. In addition to a comprehensive, challenging curriculum, Mason Prep students have access to various afterschool activities and a broad range of instructional and competitive sports, where emphasis is on team play and sportsmanship....

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School Overview:

	Mason Preparatory School
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 8
County	Charleston County, SC
Student Body
Total Students	354 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	99%	45%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 42 students
	Grade 2 - 46 students
	Grade 3 - 40 students
	Grade 4 - 48 students
	Grade 5 - 48 students
	Grade 6 - 47 students
	Grade 7 - 48 students
	Grade 8 - 35 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	26 teachers
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	184 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Our mission is to provide students a holistic education with emphasis on excellent academics and citizenship in preparation for secondary education, all within a nurturing atmosphere. Diligence, cooperation, and a distinct esprit de corps create a wholesome academic environment where learning, achievement, respect for self and others, integrity, community service, and personal growth are emphasized and nurtured. In addition to a comprehensive, challenging curriculum, Mason Prep students have access to various afterschool activities and a broad range of instructional and competitive sports, where emphasis is on team play and sportsmanship.
Profile last updated: 12/04/2006

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (29401)	School Zip (29401)	(SC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	11,250 people	4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	69%	21%
Population Average Age	29 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$36,671	$38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	46% / 54%	66% / 34%