Serving 681 students in grades 8-12, Charlotte Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlotte Senior High School's student population of 681 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlotte Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte Senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte Senior High School's ranking?
Charlotte Senior High School is ranked #1331 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Charlotte Senior High School often compared to?
Charlotte Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Valley Jrsr High School, Grand Ledge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Charlotte Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Charlotte Senior High School?
681 students attend Charlotte Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charlotte Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Senior High School?
Charlotte Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charlotte Senior High School offer ?
Charlotte Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlotte Senior High School part of?
Charlotte Senior High School is part of Charlotte Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
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