Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Siu Charter School Of East St Louis 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis's student population of 99 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
99 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Siu Charter School Of East St Louis is 0.04, 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
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
98%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
1%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
24%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siu Charter School Of East St Louis's ranking?
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Siu Charter School Of East St Louis often compared to?
Siu Charter School Of East St Louisis often viewed alongside schools like Cahokia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Siu Charter School Of East St Louis?
The graduation rate of Siu Charter School Of East St Louis is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Siu Charter School Of East St Louis?
99 students attend Siu Charter School Of East St Louis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Siu Charter School Of East St Louis students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Siu Charter School Of East St Louis?
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Siu Charter School Of East St Louis offer ?
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Siu Charter School Of East St Louis part of?
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis is part of East St Louis SD 189 School District.
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