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#1002 of 1,363 schools in MD
St. Charles High School
High School · Charles County Public Schools · Waldorf, MD
A Charles County Public Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5305 Piney Church Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
- Math 10% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St. Charles High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Charles High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,301/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,733
Median home value
$360,800
Median rent
$1,803/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,217 | Compare → |
| SmcaPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Thomas Stone High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,173 | Compare → |
| Westlake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charles County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #24 of 37
- District spending per student
- $17,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Charles High School is listed in Charles County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Charles High School
St. Charles High School is a public high school in Waldorf, MD, part of Charles County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,598 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,002 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Charles High School
What grades does St. Charles High School serve?
St. Charles High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St. Charles High School?
St. Charles High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Charles High School rank in MD?
St. Charles High School ranks #1,002 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is St. Charles High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Charles High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St. Charles High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Charles High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is St. Charles High School a charter school?
No, St. Charles High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Charles High School a Title I school?
No, St. Charles High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Charles High School?
48.5% of students at St. Charles High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (301) 753-2090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20602)
- 29,425
- Area average commute
- 42.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20602; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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