Enrollment
1,930
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Charles, IL
St Charles East High School
Federal NCES profile for St Charles East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173717003858
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Charles East High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1,930
- students enrolled
St Charles East High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Charles East High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717003858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
157.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Charles East High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Charles East High School
St Charles East High School is a large high school in Saint Charles, Illinois, enrolling 1,930 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,930 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Saint Charles's high schools, it stands alongside St Charles North High School (1,903 students): St Charles East High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles North High School (1,903 students) and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students) alongside St Charles East High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St Charles East High School compares
St Charles East High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,930 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,930
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,930 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 157.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173717003858
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, St Charles East High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 31
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 241:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.6%
In-school suspensions 155
Out-of-school suspensions 79
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes St Charles East High School.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How St Charles East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferson Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Charles East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Saint Charles
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about St Charles East High School
How many students attend St Charles East High School?
St Charles East High School has 1,930 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Charles East High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Charles East High School?
The largest demographic group at St Charles East High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Charles East High School?
St Charles East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Charles East High School rank among public schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, St Charles East High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles on the city page.
Is St Charles East High School a good school?
St Charles East High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides St Charles East High School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles North High School (1,903 students), Thompson Middle School (1,364 students), and Wredling Middle School (1,289 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.