East St Louis School District 189


Summary:

The East St Louis School District 189 operates 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students in the East St. Louis area. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district, with a few standout schools achieving relatively strong results while the majority struggle with very low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and other concerning metrics.

Among the top performers is the Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence, a K-8 school with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that significantly exceed the district and state averages. James Avant Elementary School also stands out, with high proficiency rates and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among the elementary schools. In contrast, the district's two high schools, East St. Louis Senior High School and SIU Charter School of East St Louis, have graduation rates below the state average.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district, with all schools having extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, reaching as high as 74.3% at East St. Louis Senior High School. Additionally, there are wide disparities in per-student spending across the district, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive approach targeting both academic and non-academic factors to support student success in the East St Louis School District 189.

District Detail

 1005 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201-1907

 (618) 646-3009

SchoolDigger Rank:
734th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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