Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, East St Louis Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East St Louis Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East St Louis Senior High School's student population of 1,261 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Mascot
Airplane
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar
School Colors
Royal blue, Orange
School Rankings
East St Louis Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East St Louis Senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3419 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East St Louis Senior High School's ranking?
East St Louis Senior High School is ranked #3419 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are East St Louis Senior High School often compared to?
East St Louis Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belleville High School-west, Cahokia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of East St Louis Senior High School?
The graduation rate of East St Louis Senior High School is 69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend East St Louis Senior High School?
1,261 students attend East St Louis Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East St Louis Senior High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East St Louis Senior High School?
East St Louis Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does East St Louis Senior High School offer ?
East St Louis Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East St Louis Senior High School part of?
East St Louis Senior High School is part of East St Louis SD 189 School District.
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