Serving 81 students in grades 2-12, St. Charles Virtual 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
St. Charles Virtual School's student population of 81 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Charles Virtual 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 St. Charles Virtual School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
78%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles Virtual School's ranking?
St. Charles Virtual School is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Charles Virtual School?
The graduation rate of St. Charles Virtual School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend St. Charles Virtual School?
81 students attend St. Charles Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of St. Charles Virtual School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Charles Virtual School?
St. Charles Virtual School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Charles Virtual School offer ?
St. Charles Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Charles Virtual School part of?
St. Charles Virtual School is part of St. Charles Community Schools School District.
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