Serving 490 students in grades 7-12, St. Charles Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Charles Secondary's student population of 490 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Charles Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Charles Secondary is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles Secondary's ranking?
St. Charles Secondary is ranked #988 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Charles Secondary often compared to?
St. Charles Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston-altura Secondary, Winona Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Charles Secondary?
The graduation rate of St. Charles Secondary is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Charles Secondary?
490 students attend St. Charles Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of St. Charles Secondary students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Charles Secondary?
St. Charles Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Charles Secondary offer ?
St. Charles Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is St. Charles Secondary part of?
St. Charles Secondary is part of St. Charles Public School District.
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