Welcome to SCSD

Founded in 1846, the City of St. Charles School District has played an integral role in the City of St. Charles and its rich history.

The District is located primarily in St. Charles City proper, a close-knit but flourishing satellite community of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Approximately 85 percent of the District is in the City of St. Charles, seven percent is in the City of St. Peters, and the remainder is in unincorporated areas. The District encompasses 17 square miles and is bounded on the east by the Missouri River.

There are approximately 4,800 students in the City of St. Charles School District; two 9th-12th grade comprehensive high schools serve 1,500 students, one 5th/6th grade intermediate school and one 7th-8th grade middle school approximately serve 1,350 students and six elementary schools which serve approximately 2,100 students in grades K-4th. Additionally, the District features a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center, the Lewis and Clark Career Center which serves students from throughout St. Charles County and the Success Campus.

The district achieved an Annual Performance Report (APR) score of 90%, securing Fully Accredited status. In core academic areas, English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies achieved Target status, while Math and Science maintained On Track status. For the 2025–26 school year, the graduation rate reached 93.3% and attendance was 88.7%. Financially, the district maintains an unrestricted fund balance of 25.22% with a per-student expenditure of $18,281.96.

The City of St. Charles School District is committed to the academic achievement of all students. We are dedicated to give the students, parents and teachers what they need to promote successful learning. In the SCSD, our mission is to engage, empower, and inspire every learner, every day!