Gordon Bush Alt School For Education 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Graduation Rate: 40-49%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (19-20)
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)99%
17%
White
(19-20)1%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gordon Bush Alt School For Education?
The graduation rate of Gordon Bush Alt School For Education is 40-49%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gordon Bush Alt School For Education?
152 students attend Gordon Bush Alt School For Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gordon Bush Alt School For Education students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Gordon Bush Alt School For Education offer ?
Gordon Bush Alt School For Education offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Gordon Bush Alt School For Education part of?
Gordon Bush Alt School For Education is part of East St Louis SD 189 School District.
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