St. Charles Community Schools

The St. Charles Community Schools district in Michigan operates three schools: one elementary school, one high school, and one alternative virtual school. The schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are located in the St. Charles area.

Among the standout schools in the district, St Charles Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 40% of Michigan elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs above the state average in several subject areas, but faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate and lower-than-average proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and math. In contrast, St Charles Community MiddleHigh School is ranked in the top 40% of Michigan high schools, with a 4-star rating, and outperforms the state average in several grade-level assessments. The high school also maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate.

Across the district, the schools have varying enrollment sizes, from 74 students at the virtual school to 359 students at the elementary school. All three schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 56.09% to 85.14%. Per-student spending also varies significantly, from $4,647 at the virtual school to $15,029 at the high school. These disparities in resources and funding may contribute to the performance gaps observed between the schools, and the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure more equitable support for all students.