Below Average
#1936 of 2,221 schools in MO
Charleston High
High School · Charleston R-i · Charleston, MO
A Charleston R-i high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 39, Charleston, MO 63834
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charleston High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 19% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Charleston High 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), 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
$45,658
Median home value
$107,100
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Charleston R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charleston High is listed in CHARLESTON R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charleston High
Charleston High is a public high school in Charleston, MO, part of Charleston R-i, serving approximately 331 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,936 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charleston High
What grades does Charleston High serve?
Charleston High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Charleston High?
Charleston High has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston High is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charleston High rank in MO?
Charleston High ranks #1,936 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Charleston High's MySchoolScout rating?
Charleston High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Charleston High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charleston High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charleston High a charter school?
No, Charleston High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charleston High a Title I school?
No, Charleston High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charleston High?
99.1% of students at Charleston High 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
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mississippi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (573) 683-3761
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63834)
- 5,218
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments / 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 63834; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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