For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,237 students in East Saint Louis, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in East Saint Louis, IL are Siu Charter School Of East St Louis, Gordon Bush Alt School For Education and Cahokia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Saint Louis, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in East Saint Louis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
East Saint Louis, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Siu Charter School Of East St Louis, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gordon Bush Alt School For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Gross Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #33.
Cahokia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Range Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
East St Louis Senior High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in East Saint Louis, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in East Saint Louis, IL include Siu Charter School Of East St Louis, Gordon Bush Alt School For Education and Cahokia High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Saint Louis?
5 public high schools are located in East Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in East Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in East Saint Louis include: Siu Charter School Of East St Louis vs. Cahokia High School, Cahokia High School vs. Siu Charter School Of East St Louis, Cahokia High School vs. East St Louis Senior High School
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