Gordon Bush Alt Sch for Education

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Wyvetter Younge Alternative Center, located in East St. Louis, Illinois, functions as a specialized educational facility designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional school environment. As an alternative school, its primary mission is to provide a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses both the academic and behavioral needs of its student population. By offering smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, the center aims to help students recover credits, improve their attendance, and remain on a path toward high school graduation.

Beyond core academics, the school focuses on personal development and social-emotional learning to help students overcome barriers to success. It serves as a vital resource within the East St. Louis School District 189, providing an essential "second chance" opportunity for students who require a non-traditional approach to reach their full potential. By fostering a more tailored learning experience, Wyvetter Younge works to ensure that all students have the opportunity to acquire the skills and diploma necessary for their future careers or post-secondary education.

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Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East St Louis SD 189
Phone:	(618)646-3760
Website:	http://estl189.com
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

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8th

9th

10th

11th

12th