St. Charles High School

St. Charles High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5305 Piney Church Rd,  Waldorf, MD
Charles County Public Schools
4.0
3.8
1,598 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
37.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
27.7%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
467:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.2%
Black
71.1%
Hispanic
11.8%
White
7.3%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 440 Students
Bowie State University 374 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 370 Students
Morgan State University 340 Students
Howard University 275 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 264 Students
Hampton University 206 Students
Temple University 193 Students
College of Southern Maryland 189 Students
Delaware State University 163 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 165 Students
Biology 134 Students
Business 124 Students
Nursing 121 Students
Computer Science 106 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Criminology 46 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 42 Students
Small Business Management 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 141 Reviews
3.0
5/16/2025
The good thing about it is that the school is fairly new so the resources in there are pretty reliable. Then the downside of the school is the people in it since people from known bad areas end up going to that school.
3.0 Junior
2/1/2025
As a student at St. Charles High School, I've seen a lot about how the school runs, and I have a lot to say. The school's facilities overall work, and the food is edible. The school is overall clean, and the work is manageable. The students and teachers aren't as enjoyable.
2.0 Junior
7/4/2024
St. Charles High School failed to teach me or prepare me for college I felt like I was losing information in the school. My math and science skills decreased drastically during my time there and it was only when I attended an early college program that I was put back on track, overall, I would not send my child to this high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/6/2022
Reason for a 1-star. My overall experience wasn't an issue. It was the fact I was told I wouldn't run into any problems enrolling in any colleges if I graduated early and here I am 2022 trying to enroll in UNCFSU but I was rejected because I only had 3 math credits and I need 4 in ordered to be acce...
5.0 parent
5/24/2022
St. Charles High School is a great school. Do not be fooled by numbers. It is a new school with amazing scholars and elite athletes. The administration and teachers are doing a wonderful job building a family atmosphere and setting the bar for future classes. The support staff keeps the school and g...
5.0 parent
5/6/2022
Great School! The administration & Teachers are phenomenal
5.0 parent
11/22/2021
Great shcool it is amazing great place for your school and positive energy

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St. Charles High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waldorf, MD, in the Waldorf neighborhood, and is served by the Charles County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,598 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. St. Charles High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $434,939. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benjamin Stoddert Middle School, Grace Christian Academy of Maryland, Eva Turner Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Waldorf has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Charles High School.

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