St. Charles Community Schools

The St. Charles Community Schools district in Michigan operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle/high school, and one alternative virtual school. The data reveals notable differences in academic performance, attendance, and graduation rates across these schools, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

The standout school in the district is St Charles Community MiddleHigh School, which boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and generally higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, the St Charles Virtual School struggles with the lowest test scores, a 35.2% graduation rate, and a 20.5% dropout rate, underscoring the unique challenges faced by students in a virtual learning environment.

The district also exhibits disparities in student demographics and resource allocation, with the St Charles Elementary School having the highest percentage of white students (92.02%) and the middle/high school spending the most per student ($14,711), while the virtual school spends the least ($4,660) and has the highest student-teacher ratio. These differences may contribute to the observed variations in academic outcomes and suggest the need for the district to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure equitable access to educational resources across all schools.