SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis

601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201

Charter School 108 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Charter School of East St. Louis is a unique educational institution that functions as a laboratory school under the oversight of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Located in the heart of East St. Louis, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its primary mission is to provide a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, personal development, and social responsibility, specifically designed to meet the needs of a historically underserved urban community.

Beyond its standard K-8 programming, the school is notable for its commitment to pedagogical innovation and community integration. By leveraging the resources and expertise of SIU, the charter school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that prioritizes literacy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, and the development of 21st-century skills. The institution serves as a critical educational hub in East St. Louis, aiming to bridge achievement gaps and provide students with a solid foundation for high school success and long-term academic attainment.

108

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	107

Black
107 (99.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East St Louis SD 189
Phone:	(618)482-8391
Website:	http://siue.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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 9 21

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 31