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#1236 of 1,992 schools in MN

St. Charles Secondary

High School · St. Charles Public School District · Saint Charles, MN

A high school in Saint Charles, MN where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 E 6TH ST, Saint Charles, MN 55972

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at St. Charles Secondary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where St. Charles Secondary 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low91/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$97,500

Median home value

$256,000

Median rent

$942/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55972; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·26 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

St. Charles Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

St. Charles Secondary is listed in ST. CHARLES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St. Charles Secondary

St. Charles Secondary is a public high school in Saint Charles, MN, part of St. Charles Public School District, serving approximately 486 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,236 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St. Charles Secondary

What grades does St. Charles Secondary serve?

St. Charles Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend St. Charles Secondary?

St. Charles Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles Secondary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St. Charles Secondary rank in MN?

St. Charles Secondary ranks #1,236 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is St. Charles Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Charles Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Charles Secondary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St. Charles Secondary a charter school?

No, St. Charles Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St. Charles Secondary a Title I school?

No, St. Charles Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Charles Secondary?

32.3% of students at St. Charles Secondary 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
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Winona County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 55972)
5,323
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
37.7
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 55972; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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