St. Charles High School

5305 Piney Church Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602

(301)753-2090

stcharles.ccboe.com/

1,617 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Charles High School, located in Waldorf, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Charles County Public Schools system. Opened in 2014, the school is known for its modern architectural design and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment. It serves a diverse student population, offering a wide array of core curriculum courses alongside various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, St. Charles High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through its robust extracurricular landscape. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, competitive clubs, and performing arts groups that foster school spirit and personal development. By integrating community involvement with a focus on academic achievement and social responsibility, St. Charles High School strives to create a supportive culture that encourages students to excel as they transition toward their post-secondary goals.

1,617

Total Students

96.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Charles High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	222
Black	1,160
Asian	26
Two or More	111
American Indian	3

Black
1,160 (71.7%)
Hispanic
222 (13.7%)
Two or More
111 (6.9%)
White
95 (5.9%)
Asian
26 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charles County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)753-2090
Website:	http://stcharles.ccboe.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	655
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	158

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 445

Grade 10 395

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 404