St. Charles High School is a public four-year high school located in St. Charles, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1905, today the school serves over 260 students in grades 9–12. The school is located in the St. Charles Public Schools district.
Serving 486 students in grades 7-12, St. Charles Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Charles Secondary's student population of 486 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Charles Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Charles Secondary is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles Secondary's ranking?
St. Charles Secondary is ranked #932 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Charles Secondary often compared to?
St. Charles Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston-altura Secondary, Winona Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Charles Secondary?
The graduation rate of St. Charles Secondary is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend St. Charles Secondary?
486 students attend St. Charles Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of St. Charles Secondary students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Charles Secondary?
St. Charles Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Charles Secondary offer ?
St. Charles Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Charles Secondary part of?
St. Charles Secondary is part of St. Charles Public School District.
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