St. Charles East High School is a public four-year high school located in St. Charles, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Community Unit School District 303.
Serving 1,984 students in grades 9-12, St. Charles East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,984 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. Charles East High School's student population of 1,984 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,984 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
Year Founded
1854
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Charles East High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Charles East High School is 0.48, 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
#493 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
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 St. Charles East High School's ranking?
St. Charles East High School is ranked #493 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are St. Charles East High School often compared to?
St. Charles East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Charles East High School?
The graduation rate of St. Charles East High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Charles East High School?
1,984 students attend St. Charles East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of St. Charles East High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Charles East High School?
St. Charles East High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Charles East High School offer ?
St. Charles East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Charles East High School part of?
St. Charles East High School is part of St Charles CUSD 303 School District.
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