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The PK-12 education system in the United States is a comprehensive public education pathway from kindergarten through the 12th grade. It is provided free of charge and is compulsory, required by law, for all children. 

Ohio, like all other U.S. states, mandates school attendance, with the aim of ensuring a continuous education program. The Ohio Revised Code Section 3321.07 stipulates that if a child is instructed outside of the public school system, the alternative education must meet minimum standards set by the state's director of education and workforce. The hours and terms of attendance should be equivalent to those required in public schools, allowing for attendance at vocational, commercial, or special types of schools as long as they conform to the standard high school term and hours.

Mason City Schools serves Mason and Deerfield Township in Warren County. The district is significant, with the largest high school by enrollment in the state, William Mason High School. Mason City Schools operates a tiered structure of education, starting with the Mason Early Childhood Center for pre-kindergarten through second grade, progressing to elementary and intermediate schools, and culminating at William Mason High School for grades nine through twelve.

At Mason City Schools, like the rest of Ohio, the academic year typically starts in August, with students placed in grades based on their age. This age-grade placement aligns with Ohio's legal framework to ensure that each child receives an education appropriate to their developmental stage, adhering to both the state's educational standards and the compulsory attendance laws to provide a consistent and structured educational experience.