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#1997 of 3,813 schools in IL
Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis
High School · East St Louis Sd 189 · East Saint Louis, IL
An East St Louis Sd 189 charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
601 James R Thompson Blvd, East Saint Louis, IL 62201
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (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
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$21,658
Median home value
$56,100
Median rent
$350/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
42.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lift for Life Academy High SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Hogan St Regional Youth Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Lovejoy Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #5 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
Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis is listed in East St Louis SD 189; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis
Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis is a public high school in East Saint Louis, IL, part of East St Louis Sd 189, serving approximately 117 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,997 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis
What grades does Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis serve?
Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis?
Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis?
The student-teacher ratio at Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis rank in IL?
Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis ranks #1,997 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis's MySchoolScout rating?
Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis a charter school?
Yes, Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis a Title I school?
No, Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis?
89.7% of students at Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis 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
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (618) 482-8391
- Area population (ZIP 62201)
- 5,017
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 62201; 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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