Summary:
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School is the sole high school in the Charyl Stockwell Academy district, serving grades 9-12 in Brighton, MI, with 334 students and a district ranked in the top 12% statewide.
This school is a strong academic performer, particularly in English Language Arts. On the SAT, 70% of 11th graders are proficient in reading and writing, far exceeding the state average of 52.1%, while 9th and 10th grade PSAT ELA scores are similarly impressive (74.7% and 79.1% proficient). Science proficiency on the M-Step is also a standout at 50.7% versus the state's 35.2%. The school's graduation rate of 92.5% outpaces the state by 8.5 points, and its dropout rate of 4.9% is well below the state's 7.1%. The school has been on a clear upward trajectory, improving its state ranking from 168th to 116th over three consecutive years. However, math is a relative weakness: while 9th and 10th grade PSAT math scores are above average, 11th-grade SAT math proficiency (27.1%) barely edges out the state average (26.5%), suggesting a plateau in math achievement by junior year.
Parents should note that the school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 17.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, which provides important context for its high scores. Per-student spending is $11,388, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 15.7:1. One concern is chronic absenteeism: at 22.1%, it is better than the state's 27.9% but still affects over one in five students, which could threaten future gains. Additionally, 11th-grade SAT reading proficiency dropped from 80.5% to 70% year-over-year—a notable decline worth monitoring. Overall, this is a high-achieving school with excellent literacy outcomes and a rising reputation, but math instruction and attendance remain areas to watch.
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