Charleston High School

606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades 7-12, Charleston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Charleston High School's student population of 331 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Charleston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1615 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charleston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charleston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charleston High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
69%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Charleston High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Charleston High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Charleston High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charleston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charleston High School's ranking?
Charleston High School is ranked #1615 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Charleston High School often compared to?
Charleston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Prairie 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 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston High School?
The graduation rate of Charleston High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Charleston High School?
331 students attend Charleston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Charleston High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston High School?
Charleston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleston High School offer ?
Charleston High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Charleston High School part of?
Charleston High School is part of Charleston R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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