Top Rankings
Charlevoix School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 828 students in Charlevoix School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Charlevoix School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
828 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlevoix School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,436 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,082 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,436
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,082
$17,693
Best Charlevoix School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlevoix Middle High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Marion Center Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Gr: 7-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Charlevoix Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 E Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlevoix School District?
Charlevoix School District manages 2 public schools serving 828 students.
What is the rank of Charlevoix School District?
Charlevoix School District is ranked #200 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix School District?
90% of Charlevoix School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlevoix School District?
Charlevoix School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Charlevoix School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,082 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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