Very Good
#600 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
St. Charles High
High School · St. Charles R-vi · St. Charles, MO
A St. Charles R-vi high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
725 N KINGSHIGHWAY ST, St. Charles, MO 63301
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St. Charles High score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where St. Charles High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Charles), 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
$83,551
Median home value
$249,400
Median rent
$1,093/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchesne High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| St. Charles West HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Orchard Farm High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Pattonville Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,898 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Charles R-vi
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Charles High is listed in ST. CHARLES R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Charles High
St. Charles High is a public high school in St. Charles, MO, part of St.
Charles R-vi, serving approximately 785 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about St. Charles High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Charles High
What grades does St. Charles High serve?
St. Charles High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St. Charles High?
St. Charles High has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles High is 11.2:1. 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 rank in MO?
St. Charles High ranks #600 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is St. Charles High's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Charles High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Charles High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Charles High a charter school?
No, St. Charles High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Charles High a Title I school?
No, St. Charles High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Charles High?
30.7% of students at St. Charles 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (636) 443-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63301)
- 51,625
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 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.
- 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 · 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 63301; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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