Is Charleston High a good school?

Charleston High ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Charleston High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Charleston High.

What is the racial makeup of Charleston High?

Students at Charleston High are 66% African American, 27% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Charleston High?

Charleston High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Warren E. Hearnes Elementary Middle : Charleston Middle School

Charleston High

Summary:

Charleston High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Charleston, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 331 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (65.86%) and a significant percentage of low-income families, as 96.98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $12,348 in 2021-2022, Charleston High has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Missouri high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 281 out of 352 schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels, with only 13.2% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 39.5%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra I (5.8%), Biology I (25%), and English Language Arts (24.6%) for end-of-course exams were well below the state averages.

Interestingly, Charleston High's performance has been inconsistent, with its ranking among Missouri high schools fluctuating between 235 and 438 over the past decade. This suggests that the school may be struggling to implement effective and sustainable strategies to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the nearby schools in the region, such as Scott County Central High and East Prairie High, also have low rankings and academic proficiency rates, indicating that the challenges faced by Charleston High may be reflective of a broader regional issue.

Detail:

Public 7-12

606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834-0039

(573) 683-3761

District: Charleston R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
281^st of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,348

Feeder schools for Charleston High:

Elementary:	Warren E. Hearnes Elementary
Middle:	Charleston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.9%

White:

26.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charleston High ranks worse than 89.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Charleston High ranks worse than 79.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Charleston High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.9%), White (26.6%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleston High is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Charleston High employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston High is $12,348.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charleston High:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston High 410^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Charleston High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston High 281^st of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Charleston High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for all middle school students at Charleston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.43	410^th	459	10.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.70	317^th	382	17.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Charleston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.99	81^st	153	47.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Charleston High

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Rank History for all high school students at Charleston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	41.86	358^th	534	33.0%
2007	26.62	451^st	538	16.2%
2008	17.74	483^rd	539	10.4%
2009	39.44	340^th	507	32.9%
2010	8.93	489^th	516	5.2%
2011	28.18	440^th	528	16.7%
2012	19.39	474^th	522	9.2%
2013	35.58	388^th	523	25.8%
2014	51.22	235^th	521	54.9%
2015	43.13	303^rd	504	39.9%
2016	25.97	336^th	401	16.2%
2017	15.67	377^th	404	6.7%
2018	14.93	438^th	468	6.4%
2019	26.82	364^th	460	20.9%
2021	18.02	300^th	358	16.2%
2022	15.42	312^th	361	13.6%
2023	19.37	281^st	352	20.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	26.88	312^th	382	18.3%
2019	44.51	197^th	368	46.5%
2021	35.21	172^nd	255	32.5%
2022	29.86	190^th	250	24.0%
2023	34.49	180^th	268	32.8%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Charleston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	21.85	96^th	111	13.5%
2022	64.86	23^rd	105	78.1%
2023	40.52	54^th	99	45.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Charleston High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.33	142^nd	440	67.7%
2019	59.60	107^th	430	75.1%
2021	37.35	177^th	309	42.7%
2022	22.47	250^th	310	19.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Charleston High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	504	504
1992	296	222	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	520
1993	281	236	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	518
1994	251	235	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1995	220	246	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1996	220	246	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1997	203	221	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1998	202	231	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1999	175	231	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2000	168	217	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2001	171	228	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2002	196	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2003	196	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2004	182	183	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2005	173	167	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2006	159	161	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2007	148	169	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2008	160	152	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2009	160	163	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2010	151	166	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2011	153	150	0	1	0	0	0	0	304
2012	113	159	0	2	0	0	0	0	274
2013	117	155	1	3	0	0	0	0	276
2014	120	143	0	4	0	0	1	0	268
2015	101	144	0	2	0	0	3	0	250
2016	108	162	1	0	1	0	1	0	273
2017	87	167	2	2	0	0	1	0	259
2018	89	177	4	3	1	0	1	0	275
2019	90	168	1	9	0	0	11	0	279
2020	93	159	0	9	1	0	10	0	272
2021	88	151	0	9	1	0	11	0	260
2022	87	159	0	3	0	0	11	0	260
2023	88	218	0	10	0	0	15	0	331

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 Charleston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	504	34.1	14.7	n/a
1992	520	34.6	15.0	n/a
1993	518	36.2	14.3	n/a
1994	486	34.4	14.1	0
1995	466	32.9	14.2	n/a
1996	466	32.9	14.2	n/a
1997	425	30.9	13.8	49.4
1998	434	30.6	14.2	50.9
1999	407	30.2	13.5	53.1
2000	387	29.2	13.3	51.9
2001	399	28.1	14.2	52.1
2002	392	25.5	15.4	46.4
2003	392	25.5	15.4	46.4
2004	369	25.5	14.5	52.6
2005	340	26.5	12.8	52.1
2006	320	25.1	12.7	54.1
2007	318	24.1	13.2	69.2
2008	313	25.9	12.1	57.2
2009	324	26.6	12.2	56.2
2010	318	27.2	11.6	61.3
2011	304	20.5	14.8	57.9
2012	274	22.0	12.4	70.1
2013	276	22.7	12.1	68.8
2014	268	21.5	12.4	70.1
2015	250	23.0	10.8	100
2016	273	23.0	11.8	100
2017	259	23.3	11.0	100
2018	275	25.0	10.9	100
2019	279	24.1	11.5	98.9
2020	272	22.1	12.2	98.9
2021	260	21.6	12.0	98.8
2022	260	17.6	14.7	93.1
2023	331	29.5	11.2	97

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 Charleston High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	504	34.1	14.7	n/a
1992	520	34.6	15.0	n/a
1993	518	36.2	14.3	n/a
1994	486	34.4	14.1	0
1995	466	32.9	14.2	n/a
1996	466	32.9	14.2	n/a
1997	425	30.9	13.8	49.4
1998	434	30.6	14.2	50.9
1999	407	30.2	13.5	53.1
2000	387	29.2	13.3	51.9
2001	399	28.1	14.2	52.1
2002	392	25.5	15.4	46.4
2003	392	25.5	15.4	46.4
2004	369	25.5	14.5	52.6
2005	340	26.5	12.8	52.1
2006	320	25.1	12.7	54.1
2007	318	24.1	13.2	69.2
2008	313	25.9	12.1	57.2
2009	324	26.6	12.2	56.2
2010	318	27.2	11.6	61.3
2011	304	20.5	14.8	57.9
2012	274	22.0	12.4	70.1
2013	276	22.7	12.1	68.8
2014	268	21.5	12.4	70.1
2015	250	23.0	10.8	100
2016	273	23.0	11.8	100
2017	259	23.3	11.0	100
2018	275	25.0	10.9	100
2019	279	24.1	11.5	98.9
2020	272	22.1	12.2	98.9
2021	260	21.6	12.0	98.8
2022	260	17.6	14.7	93.1
2023	331	29.5	11.2	97

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 Charleston High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$288 (2.6%)	$10,667 (97.4%)	$10,955
2020	$733 (6.7%)	$10,282 (93.3%)	$11,015
2021	$3,067 (27.5%)	$8,101 (72.5%)	$11,168
2022	$1,689 (13.7%)	$10,660 (86.3%)	$12,348

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston High

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 364^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 281^st of 352 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Charleston High)	7.9	5.8	2.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Charleston R-I)	8.8	5.8	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Charleston High)	29.9	25	4.9%
End of Course Biology I (Charleston R-I)	29.9	25	4.9%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	331	18.6%
African American	168	218	29.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	9	10	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	88	2.2%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	97%	1.9%

Schools Near Charleston High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)	MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charleston High	Public	7-12	606 S. Thorn St	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Charleston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 683-3761	331	30	11.2	97.0%	88 (26.6%)	218 (65.9%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	19.4	281^st of 352 public high schools	20.2%		15.4	312^th of 361 public high schools	13.6%	31	13.2	10.0	6.6	24.6	5.8	25.0				$12,348	$1,689	$10,660
Southeast Correctional Center	Public	7-12	300 E Pedro Simmons Dr	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 683-4409	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Prairie High	Public	9-12	304 E Walnut	East Prairie	63845	Mississippi County	East Prairie R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 649-3564	312	21	14.7	99.0%	272 (87.2%)	11 (3.5%)	17 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	21.4	277^th of 352 public high schools	21.3%		24.1	276^th of 361 public high schools	23.5%	1					14.8	23.4				$12,735	$477	$12,258
Thomas W. Kelly High	Public	9-12	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 545-3541	319	24	13.1	46.7%	307 (96.2%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.3	207^th of 352 public high schools	41.2%		52.9	133^rd of 361 public high schools	63.2%	74					4.8	38.8				$9,350	$478	$8,872
Sikeston Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-5442	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sikeston Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-8850	1,009	55	18.3	99.7%	542 (53.7%)	336 (33.3%)	47 (4.7%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (7.3%)	35.6	219^th of 352 public high schools	37.8%		46.4	167^th of 361 public high schools	53.7%	52					22.9	25.5	47.6	58.1	36.6	$11,834	$2,776	$9,058
Sikeston Hope Center	Public	6-12	230 S Front St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-6652	15	1	30.0	80.0%	8 (53.3%)	6 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Scott County Central High	Public	7-12	20794 Us Hwy 61	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Scott County Central	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-2001	136	16	8.5	97.8%	93 (68.4%)	26 (19.1%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.6%)								(n/a)		23.4								$12,779	$1,578	$11,201

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Schools Near Charleston High

Charleston High

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East Prairie High

Thomas W. Kelly High

Sikeston Career Technical Center

Sikeston Senior High School

Sikeston Hope Center

Scott County Central High

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