St Charles East High School

1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 2,155 students in grades 9-12, St Charles East High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

St Charles East High School's student population of 2,155 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 169 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,155 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
169 teachers
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School Rankings

St Charles East High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St Charles East High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#181 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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52%
28%
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55%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St Charles East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
74%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of St Charles East High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of St Charles East High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in St Charles East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St Charles East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Charles East High School's ranking?
St Charles East High School is ranked #181 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St Charles East High School?
The graduation rate of St Charles East High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend St Charles East High School?
2,155 students attend St Charles East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of St Charles East High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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