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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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 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
3,506 Schools
# Students
745 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#233 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
40%
35%
49%
45%
40-44%
38%
35%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,421 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,784 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,421
$18,512
Spending / Student
$13,784
$17,694

Best St. Charles Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Charles Community Schools?
St. Charles Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 745 students.
What is the rank of St. Charles Community Schools?
St. Charles Community Schools is ranked #242 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Charles Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,784 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • 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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