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St Charles Virtual School

891 W WALNUT ST, SAINT CHARLES, MI 48655 · (989) 865-2415 · Saginaw County
GRADES 01–12COMBINED42-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL60 STUDENTS
Enrollment
60
Combined
DISTRICT 231 · STATE 281
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
49 students
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
1
Grade 2
1
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
9
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
15
Grade 12
21
Student demographics
White
4575%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
610%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
58%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Two+
47%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3253%
Female
2847%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
60
+3 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 4.1:1
% White
75%
was 72%
% Hispanic
10%
was 11%
% Black
8%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About St Charles Virtual School

St Charles Virtual School is one of the minimally staffed unified-grade schools in SAINT CHARLES, Michigan, overseen by St. Charles Community Schools, with 60 students on its rolls from grades 1 through 12. By comparison, Michigan's public schools average about 281 students each, so St Charles Virtual School sits 79% below that benchmark.

Across the 3 schools in St. Charles Community Schools (692 students total), St Charles Virtual School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, St Charles Virtual School lists that 75% of the student body identifies as White; the rest comes out to 10% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, St Charles Virtual School has 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting St Charles Virtual School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 82% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Saginaw County (around 59%), the school's rate is north of typical.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Saginaw County indicate median household income runs about $60,622, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. St Charles Virtual School is one of 75 public schools in Saginaw County (combined enrollment of about 25,621 students).

Nearest neighbor: St Charles Community MiddleHigh School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outlying setting. Instruction is delivered virtually rather than at a physical campus, and enrollment crosses district lines.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 5%: 57 students in 2018 compared to 60 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 4.1:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the St Charles Virtual School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Saginaw County at a glance

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Population
188,665
Census ACS
Median income
$60,622
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
25,621 students

Quick facts

School name
St Charles Virtual School
District
St. Charles Community Schools
Address
891 W WALNUT ST, SAINT CHARLES, MI 48655
Phone
(989) 865-2415
County
Saginaw County
Level
Combined
Grade range
01–12
Total enrollment
60
Teachers (FTE)
5
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
49 (82%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
263264008549
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

Related schools

Other schools in St. Charles Community Schools
Other schools in SAINT CHARLES
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Frequently asked questions

About St Charles Virtual School
How large is St Charles Virtual School?
St Charles Virtual School enrolls approximately 60 students in grades 01-12.
What age range does St Charles Virtual School serve?
St Charles Virtual School serves students from grade 01 through grade 12.
How many teachers does St Charles Virtual School have?
St Charles Virtual School employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at St Charles Virtual School?
At St Charles Virtual School, the student body is approximately 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% Two or more.
What district is St Charles Virtual School in?
St Charles Virtual School is part of St. Charles Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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