- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Saint Louis, IL
East St Louis Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for East St Louis Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171332004975
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East St Louis Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in East Saint Louis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,288
- students enrolled
East St Louis Senior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East St Louis Senior High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in East Saint Louis, IL.
School address
District: East St Louis Sd 189 · Illinois
NCES ID 171332004975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
East St Louis Senior High School held near 1,261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 171332004975 · East Saint Louis, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,288 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason/Clark Middle Sch (540 students)
East St Louis Senior High School held near 1,261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.8 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
East St Louis Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East St Louis Senior High School
1,288 students
- Mason/Clark Mi
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
540 students
- Wyvetter Young
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
534 students
- Katie Harper-W 418
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
418 students
- Vivian Adams E 377
Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr
377 students
- Annette Office 362
Annette Officer Elementary
362 students
What this shows East St Louis Senior High School reports 1,288 students on the CCD universe file.
How East St Louis Senior High School compares
East St Louis Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,288
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$27,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, East St Louis Senior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for East St Louis Sd 189 reports $27,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East St Louis Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason/Clark Middle Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katie Harper-Wright Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annette Officer Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East St Louis Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in East Saint Louis
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,288 students)
Frequently asked questions about East St Louis Senior High School
How many students attend East St Louis Senior High School?
East St Louis Senior High School has 1,288 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Saint Louis, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,299 (2022-23) → 1,261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East St Louis Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East St Louis Senior High School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East St Louis Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at East St Louis Senior High School is African American at 94.1% of enrollment, in East Saint Louis, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East St Louis Senior High School?
East St Louis Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East St Louis Senior High School rank among public schools in East Saint Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, East St Louis Senior High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in East Saint Louis, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Saint Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in East St Louis Sd 189?
Besides East St Louis Senior High School, East St Louis Sd 189 also operates Mason/Clark Middle Sch (540 students), Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence (534 students), and Katie Harper-Wright Elem (418 students). See the East St Louis Sd 189 district page for the complete list.