For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,918 students in Saint Charles, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Saint Charles, IL are Northeast Academy East, St. Charles East High School and St. Charles North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Saint Charles, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Charles North High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saint Charles, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Academy East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
St. Charles East High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #33.
St. Charles North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles
Alternative School
3825 Campton Hills Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mades-johnstone Rssp
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Academy North
Alternative School
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Saint Charles, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Compass Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Illinois Youth Ctr-valley View (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4450 Lincoln Hwy
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Directions Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Saint Charles, IL include Northeast Academy East, St. Charles East High School and St. Charles North High School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Saint Charles?
8 public high schools are located in Saint Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saint Charles include: St. Charles East High School vs. St. Charles North High School, St. Charles North High School vs. St. Charles East High School
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