Charlevoix School District

104 E Saint Marys Dr
Charlevoix, MI 49720-1749
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Charlevoix School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 785 students in Charlevoix School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Charlevoix School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
785 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Charlevoix School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#179 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
35%
51%
45%
50-54%
38%
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,501 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,908 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,501
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,908
$17,782

Best Charlevoix School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlevoix Middle High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5200 Marion Center Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3200
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Charlevoix Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 E Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Charlevoix School District?
Charlevoix School District manages 2 public schools serving 785 students.
What is the rank of Charlevoix School District?
Charlevoix School District is ranked #199 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix School District?
90% of Charlevoix School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlevoix School District?
Charlevoix School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Charlevoix School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,908 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 785 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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