St. Charles Community Schools

891 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655-1257
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026-27 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
692 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
82,868 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 844 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#233 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
38%
35%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
29.8%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2010–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 1998–2014. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% White
90%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,338 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$11 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$19,325
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,338
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best St. Charles Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Charles Community Middlehigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
881 W Walnut St
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 W Walnut St
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
891 W Walnut St
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 844 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 $16,338 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 35% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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