East St Louis Senior High School

4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205

1,288 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East St. Louis Senior High School, located at 4901 State St in East Saint Louis, Illinois, serves as the primary public high school for the East St. Louis School District 189. The school is known for its deep historical roots within the community and its identity as the home of the "Flyers." As a cornerstone of the district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that includes college preparatory coursework, vocational training, and a strong emphasis on extracurricular development to prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its storied athletic programs, which have historically been a significant source of community pride and spirit. Beyond athletics, the institution works to foster a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique academic and social needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing various community partnerships and educational resources, East St. Louis Senior High aims to empower its students to overcome local challenges and excel in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

1,288

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East St Louis Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	35
Black	1,212
Two or More	18

Black
1,212 (94.1%)
Hispanic
35 (2.7%)
White
23 (1.8%)
Two or More
18 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East St Louis SD 189
Phone:	(618)646-3700
Website:	http://estl189.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 376

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 270

Grade 12 318