Excellent
#326 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
St Charles Community Middlehigh School
High School · St. Charles Community Schools · Saint Charles, MI
A high school in Saint Charles, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
881 WEST WALNUT ST, Saint Charles, MI 48655
- Math 35% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St Charles Community Middlehigh School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St Charles Community Middlehigh 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,615
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$633/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 74 | 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.
St. Charles Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Charles Community Middlehigh School is listed in St. Charles Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Charles Community Middlehigh School
St Charles Community Middlehigh School is a public high school in Saint Charles, MI, part of St. Charles Community Schools, serving approximately 312 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Charles Community Middlehigh School
What grades does St Charles Community Middlehigh School serve?
St Charles Community Middlehigh School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend St Charles Community Middlehigh School?
St Charles Community Middlehigh School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles Community Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Charles Community Middlehigh School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Charles Community Middlehigh School rank in MI?
St Charles Community Middlehigh School ranks #326 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is St Charles Community Middlehigh School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Charles Community Middlehigh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Community Middlehigh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Charles Community Middlehigh School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Charles Community Middlehigh School a charter school?
No, St Charles Community Middlehigh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Charles Community Middlehigh School a Title I school?
No, St Charles Community Middlehigh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Charles Community Middlehigh School?
56.1% of students at St Charles Community Middlehigh 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (989) 865-9991
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48655)
- 5,655
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48655; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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