At a glance
Reported students
1,288
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
East St Louis Senior High School: 1,288 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,191
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about East St Louis Senior High School
East St Louis Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in East Saint Louis. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East St Louis SD 189. NCES reports 1,288 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East St Louis Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black94.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East St Louis SD 189
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis
High · Grades 09–12
99 reported students
Saint Clair Co Juv Detention Center
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Gordon Bush Alternative School for Education
High · Grades 05–12
0 reported students
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 05–08
540 reported students
Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–08
534 reported students
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
418 reported students
Public schools near East St Louis Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Bush Alternative School for Education High · East St Louis SD 189 | 05–12 | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| Saint Clair Co Juv Detention Center High · East St Louis SD 189 | 07–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis High · Charter · East St Louis SD 189 | 09–12 | 99 | 3.3 mi |
| Cahokia High School High · Cahokia CUSD 187 | 09–12 | 850 | 4.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Technology Academy High · Brooklyn UD 188 | 09–12 | 27 | 4.9 mi |
| ACDC Penniman High · Cahokia CUSD 187 | 06–12 | 0 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East St Louis Senior High School
What grades does East St Louis Senior High School serve?
East St Louis Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East St Louis SD 189.
How many students attend East St Louis Senior High School?
East St Louis Senior High School reported 1,288 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,191 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East St Louis Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,288 students and 83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East St Louis Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East St Louis Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East St Louis SD 189 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East St Louis Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East St Louis Senior High School in?
East St Louis Senior High School is part of East St Louis SD 189, based in East Saint Louis, IL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East St Louis Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gordon Bush Alternative School for Education (2.2 mi), Saint Clair Co Juv Detention Center (2.9 mi), SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.