Charlotte Senior High School

378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 666 students in grades 8-12, Charlotte Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charlotte Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Charlotte Senior High School's student population of 666 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Charlotte Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte Senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1794 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charlotte Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Charlotte Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Charlotte Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charlotte Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charlotte Senior High School's ranking?
Charlotte Senior High School is ranked #1794 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Charlotte Senior High School often compared to?
Charlotte Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Valley Jrsr High School, Eaton Rapids High School, Grand Ledge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlotte Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Charlotte Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Charlotte Senior High School?
666 students attend Charlotte Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Charlotte Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Senior High School?
Charlotte Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charlotte Senior High School offer ?
Charlotte Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlotte Senior High School part of?
Charlotte Senior High School is part of Charlotte School District.

School Reviews

5   2/24/2016
Excellent staff, facilities and programs
- Posted by Parent - wjlun
2   9/1/2015
I would explore school of choice and Christian/Private options
- Posted by Parent - walte

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 666 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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