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Charlotte Senior High School

High School · Charlotte Public Schools · Charlotte, MI

A high school in Charlotte, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

378 STATE ST, Charlotte, MI 48813

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$12,866
Chronic Absenteeism40.8%

Students at Charlotte Senior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Charlotte Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,298/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlotte), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,431

Median home value

$178,500

Median rent

$870/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charlotte Public Schools Project SuccessEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.0 mi34Compare →
Eaton County Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–121.7 mi26Compare →
Eaton Resa Meadowview OffsiteEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–123.0 mi50Compare →
Eaton Resa Meadowview OnsiteEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–123.0 mi32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charlotte Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$12,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charlotte Senior High School is listed in Charlotte Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charlotte Senior High School

Charlotte Senior High School is a public high school in Charlotte, MI, part of Charlotte Public Schools, serving approximately 666 students in grades 8th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,825 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charlotte Senior High School

What grades does Charlotte Senior High School serve?

Charlotte Senior High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Charlotte Senior High School?

Charlotte Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Senior High School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charlotte Senior High School rank in MI?

Charlotte Senior High School ranks #1,825 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Charlotte Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Charlotte Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Charlotte Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Senior High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Charlotte Senior High School a charter school?

No, Charlotte Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charlotte Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Charlotte Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlotte Senior High School?

39.2% of students at Charlotte Senior 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
666
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Eaton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 48813)
20,263
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
41.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 48813; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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