Excellent
#295 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 8% in state
St Charles East High School
High School · St Charles Cusd 303 · Saint Charles, IL
A St Charles Cusd 303 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1020 Dunham Rd, Saint Charles, IL 60174
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at St Charles East High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St Charles East 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 Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Low56/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$102,408
Median home value
$348,100
Median rent
$1,738/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60174; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,902 | Compare → |
| Geneva Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,645 | Compare → |
| Parkland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Bartlett High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 2,091 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Charles Cusd 303
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Charles East High School is listed in St Charles CUSD 303; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Charles East High School
St Charles East High School is a public high school in Saint Charles, IL, part of St Charles Cusd 303, serving approximately 1,984 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about St Charles East High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Charles East High School
What grades does St Charles East High School serve?
St Charles East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Charles East High School?
St Charles East High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,984 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Charles East High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Charles East High School rank in IL?
St Charles East High School ranks #295 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is St Charles East High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Charles East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 St Charles East High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Charles East High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Charles East High School a charter school?
No, St Charles East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Charles East High School a Title I school?
No, St Charles East High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (331) 228-4000
- Area population (ZIP 60174)
- 30,481
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 60174; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.