For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 692 students in St. Charles Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Charles Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,465 Schools
# Students
692 Students
1,368,506 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
82,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Charles Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 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 35% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
35%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,840 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,603
$18,616
Spending / Student
$14,840
$17,794
Best St. Charles Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Charles Community Middlehigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
881 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9991
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9991
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
St. Charles Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
891 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Charles Community Schools?
St. Charles Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 692 students.
What is the rank of St. Charles Community Schools?
St. Charles Community Schools is ranked #241 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles Community Schools?
90% of St. Charles Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Charles Community Schools?
St. Charles Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Charles Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,840 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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