St. Charles High School

St. Charles High School is a public high school in Waldorf, Maryland, that serves grades 9–12. It is part of Charles County Public Schools. The school has about 1,200 students and 16 teachers for every 1,000 students. This makes it easier to teach in a structured way. There are Advanced Placement classes at St. Charles High School, which has a full academic program. About 17% of students take AP tests and classes. There is a lot of diversity among the students. About 94% are minorities and 48% come from low-income families. Data on academic proficiency for the 2025–2026 school year shows that about 2% of students are good at math and about 36% are good at reading. The county's public schools make the rules for how much money each student gets. This money is used for things like teaching, helping students, and activities outside of school. St. Charles High School is in the growing St. Charles community of Waldorf, which is known for having neighborhoods that are good for families. It is known as one of the best schools because it is open to everyone, gives students access to academics, and keeps its focus on student growth and opportunity.

In January 2026, St. Charles High School opened its new digital media studio, which gives students access to professional-grade broadcast technology for the daily "Spartan News" production. The school's fine arts department is currently showing off student-made sculptures and digital illustrations in a gallery after the students won several awards at the regional Scholastic Art competition. The varsity basketball team also had a big win this month, which kept them at the top of the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference.

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at St. Charles High School are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does St. Charles High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.