St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Summary:

St Charles Community MiddleHigh School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Saint Charles, Michigan, with a student population of 326. The school is part of the Merrill Community Schools district, which is ranked 152 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St Charles Community MiddleHigh School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In 2023-2024, 50.9% of 7th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 37.9%, and 50% of 11th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than nearby schools like Arthur Hill High School (85.7%) and Heritage High School (88.8%). While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 36.5% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Saginaw High School (75.1%) and Arthur Hill High School (74.7%).

One interesting finding is that St Charles Community MiddleHigh School serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.17% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Despite this, the school has maintained a consistent ranking within the top 200-300 high schools in Michigan, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's performance data shows that female students consistently outperform their male counterparts, ranking in the top 105 out of 619 Michigan high schools for female students in 2023-2024, compared to a ranking of 324 out of 633 for male students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 881 W Walnut St
       Saint Charles, MI  48655-1257


(989) 865-9991

District: St. Charles Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,711 Help


Feeder schools for St Charles Community MiddleHigh School:

Elementary:    St Charles Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Charles Community MiddleHigh School ranks better than 74.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details St Charles Community MiddleHigh School ranks better than 74.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.52. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of St Charles Community MiddleHigh School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare St Charles Community MiddleHigh School employs 17.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School is $14,711.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Charles Community MiddleHigh School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Charles Community MiddleHigh School 226th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See St Charles Community MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks St Charles Community MiddleHigh School 189th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See St Charles Community MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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St. Charles Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Charles Community Schools 152nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all middle school students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 48.23 450th 894 49.7%
2017 42.89 433rd 821 47.3%
2018 64.62 292nd 838 65.2%
2019 51.96 341st 792 56.9%
2021 59.81 213th 675 68.4%
2022 63.66 225th 776 71.0%
2023 63.64 261st 883 70.4%
2024 67.32 226th 897 74.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.76 27th 377 92.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.90 196th 815 76.0%
2019 59.60 228th 672 66.1%
2021 72.03 77th 523 85.3%
2022 72.11 113th 691 83.6%
2023 79.06 94th 825 88.6%
2024 69.25 173rd 836 79.3%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.90 3rd 19 84.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 289th 794 63.6%
2019 61.94 208th 658 68.4%
2021 69.61 106th 521 79.7%
2022 55.31 237th 657 63.9%
2023 61.50 230th 770 70.1%
2024 60.58 227th 771 70.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.42 254th 797 68.1%
2019 31.56 448th 639 29.9%
2021 38.65 307th 540 43.1%
2022 62.68 191st 658 71.0%
2023 56.43 277th 776 64.3%
2024 67.02 203rd 786 74.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.73 344th 678 49.3%
2019 41.76 347th 624 44.4%
2021 54.58 222nd 577 61.5%
2022 52.17 266th 638 58.3%
2023 53.48 272nd 688 60.5%
2024 59.91 229th 701 67.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all high school students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.22 495th 705 29.8%
2007 60.93 364th 767 52.5%
2008 55.51 425th 750 43.3%
2009 60.75 374th 754 50.4%
2010 57.82 417th 765 45.5%
2011 71.35 261st 784 66.7%
2012 49.04 446th 773 42.3%
2013 56.68 365th 805 54.7%
2014 45.93 464th 799 41.9%
2015 63.82 308th 832 63.0%
2016 51.12 402nd 852 52.8%
2017 65.15 252nd 835 69.8%
2018 72.87 198th 824 76.0%
2019 68.43 196th 666 70.6%
2021 52.66 233rd 561 58.5%
2022 63.41 204th 531 61.6%
2023 60.16 257th 735 65.0%
2024 68.52 189th 743 74.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.09 51st 755 93.2%
2019 62.73 163rd 532 69.4%
2023 71.46 125th 614 79.6%
2024 67.02 165th 654 74.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.22 197th 710 72.3%
2019 68.05 156th 554 71.8%
2022 62.48 168th 416 59.6%
2023 80.30 84th 611 86.3%
2024 77.76 105th 619 83.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 220th 707 68.9%
2019 57.81 229th 543 57.8%
2022 53.89 210th 440 52.3%
2023 35.70 399th 611 34.7%
2024 46.03 324th 633 48.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.09 298th 708 57.9%
2019 58.88 231st 582 60.3%
2021 38.90 308th 516 40.3%
2022 55.03 217th 492 55.9%
2023 49.33 300th 647 53.6%
2024 60.97 207th 638 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 442 5 1 6 0 n/a n/a -20 434
1989 408 5 1 8 1 n/a n/a -27 396
1990 375 4 1 11 1 n/a n/a -24 368
1991 360 2 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 347 1 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 358 1 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 373 1 1 13 7 n/a n/a 0 395
1995 370 0 4 11 12 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 370 0 4 11 12 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 366 0 2 18 16 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 342 0 2 16 15 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 359 1 3 10 9 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 361 2 2 15 7 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 370 1 3 16 5 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 381 1 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 381 1 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 365 0 2 19 5 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 362 0 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 371 1 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 385 2 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 382 n/a 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2009 360 0 2 13 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2010 353 2 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2011 345 2 1 16 3 0 3 0 370
2012 339 5 3 26 2 1 4 0 380
2013 373 11 3 24 2 1 5 0 419
2014 286 2 3 29 1 0 0 0 321
2015 271 2 3 23 1 0 3 0 303
2016 496 2 2 32 6 0 11 0 549
2017 508 1 2 30 6 0 12 0 559
2018 463 1 1 20 5 0 10 0 500
2019 470 2 1 23 7 0 8 0 511
2020 438 2 1 27 3 0 10 0 481
2021 295 1 0 21 1 0 5 0 323
2022 310 1 0 23 1 0 7 0 342
2023 294 3 0 21 1 0 7 0 326

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 n/a n/a n/a
1989 396 n/a n/a 6.1
1990 368 28.0 13.1 6.3
1991 376 n/a n/a n/a
1992 363 n/a n/a n/a
1993 375 n/a 0.0 0
1994 395 18.9 20.9 11.1
1995 397 18.7 21.2 6.5
1996 397 18.7 21.2 6.5
1997 402 20.0 20.1 6
1998 375 21.0 17.9 5.9
1999 382 20.0 19.1 0
2000 387 19.8 19.5 11.4
2001 395 20.5 19.3 6.3
2002 404 21.6 18.7 10.1
2003 404 21.6 18.7 10.1
2004 391 19.8 19.7 16.6
2005 380 19.4 19.6 20.8
2006 393 19.0 20.7 24.4
2007 410 20.5 20.0 25.4
2008 397 21.8 18.2 28.5
2009 379 18.8 20.2 34
2010 369 19.4 19.0 35
2011 370 17.6 21.0 34.1
2012 380 17.6 21.5 48.2
2013 419 17.2 24.3 44.9
2014 321 16.5 19.4 44.5
2015 303 15.0 20.2 43.6
2016 549 26.0 21.1 52.8
2017 559 27.1 20.6 45.4
2018 500 26.7 18.7 46.2
2019 511 26.3 19.4 47
2020 481 25.5 18.8 45.1
2021 323 22.4 14.4 30.7
2022 342 21.6 15.8 42.1
2023 326 17.6 18.5 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 n/a n/a n/a
1989 396 n/a n/a 6.1
1990 368 28.0 13.1 6.3
1991 376 n/a n/a n/a
1992 363 n/a n/a n/a
1993 375 n/a 0.0 0
1994 395 18.9 20.9 11.1
1995 397 18.7 21.2 6.5
1996 397 18.7 21.2 6.5
1997 402 20.0 20.1 6
1998 375 21.0 17.9 5.9
1999 382 20.0 19.1 0
2000 387 19.8 19.5 11.4
2001 395 20.5 19.3 6.3
2002 404 21.6 18.7 10.1
2003 404 21.6 18.7 10.1
2004 391 19.8 19.7 16.6
2005 380 19.4 19.6 20.8
2006 393 19.0 20.7 24.4
2007 410 20.5 20.0 25.4
2008 397 21.8 18.2 28.5
2009 379 18.8 20.2 34
2010 369 19.4 19.0 35
2011 370 17.6 21.0 34.1
2012 380 17.6 21.5 48.2
2013 419 17.2 24.3 44.9
2014 321 16.5 19.4 44.5
2015 303 15.0 20.2 43.6
2016 549 26.0 21.1 52.8
2017 559 27.1 20.6 45.4
2018 500 26.7 18.7 46.2
2019 511 26.3 19.4 47
2020 481 25.5 18.8 45.1
2021 323 22.4 14.4 30.7
2022 342 21.6 15.8 42.1
2023 326 17.6 18.5 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $656 (6.4%) $9,672 (93.6%) $10,329
2020 $824 (7.5%) $10,130 (92.5%) $10,954
2021 $1,547 (10.9%) $12,605 (89.1%) $14,152
2022 $1,991 (13.1%) $13,175 (86.9%) $15,166
2023 $1,182 (8.0%) $13,529 (92.0%) $14,711

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 341st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 261st of 883 Middle schools
 13.5%
Ranks 196th of 666 High schoolsRanks 257th of 735 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)45.834.7
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles Community Schools)43.534
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)20.336.7
 16.4%
   7th Grade Math (St. Charles Community Schools)19.436
 16.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)28.232.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (St. Charles Community Schools)27.431.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)64.859.7
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles Community Schools)63.558.7
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)3838.7
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Charles Community Schools)36.538.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)57.650
 7.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (St. Charles Community Schools)5443.2
 10.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)50.852.6
 1.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (St. Charles Community Schools)5043.5
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Charles Community MiddleHigh School)47.528.9
 18.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (St. Charles Community Schools)43.823.9
 19.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511326
 36.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2321
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White470294
 37.4%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%44.2%
 2.8%


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Students at St Charles Community MiddleHigh School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

St Charles Community MiddleHigh School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St Charles Elementary School

St Charles Community MiddleHigh School ranks 189th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended St Charles Community MiddleHigh School.


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