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#1819 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
East St Louis Senior High School
High School · East St Louis Sd 189 · East Saint Louis, IL
An East St Louis Sd 189 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4901 State St, East Saint Louis, IL 62205
- Math 1% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at East St Louis Senior High School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East St Louis Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,059
Median home value
$46,200
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
37.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jtc AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Jtc Boys AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.3 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Siu Charter Sch of East St LouisCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Cahokia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 783 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East St Louis Sd 189
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East St Louis Senior High School is listed in East St Louis SD 189; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East St Louis Senior High School
East St Louis Senior High School is a public high school in East Saint Louis, IL, part of East St Louis Sd 189, serving approximately 1,261 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,819 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East St Louis Senior High School
What grades does East St Louis Senior High School serve?
East St Louis Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East St Louis Senior High School?
East St Louis Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East St Louis Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East St Louis Senior High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East St Louis Senior High School rank in IL?
East St Louis Senior High School ranks #1,819 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is East St Louis Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East St Louis Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East St Louis Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East St Louis Senior High School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East St Louis Senior High School a charter school?
No, East St Louis Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East St Louis Senior High School a Title I school?
No, East St Louis Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East St Louis Senior High School?
93.7% of students at East St Louis Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Phone
- (618) 646-3700
- Area population (ZIP 62205)
- 5,760
- Area median age
- 52.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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