St Charles East High School

east.d303.org

2,076 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Charles East High School, located at 1020 Dunham Rd in St. Charles, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school serving the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303. Known for its rich history and deep-rooted traditions, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a culture that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The school is widely recognized for its "Saints" pride, which is reflected in its competitive athletic programs, comprehensive fine arts departments, and various student-led organizations that encourage leadership and personal development.

Beyond its traditional classroom curriculum, St. Charles East is noted for its commitment to student growth and inclusive campus life. The school provides a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational pathways, and support services designed to meet the varying needs of its student body. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success—whether in higher education, the workforce, or the military—the school maintains a strong reputation in the Fox Valley area for academic achievement and a collaborative environment supported by dedicated faculty and an engaged parent community.

2,076

Total Students

157.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St Charles East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,494
Hispanic	317
Black	26
Asian	159
Two or More	73
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,494 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
317 (15.3 %)
Asian
159 (7.7 %)
Two or More
73 (3.5 %)
Black
26 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	St Charles CUSD 303
Phone:	(331)228-4000
Website:	http://east.d303.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,076
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	157.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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

Grade 9 502

Grade 10 502

Grade 11 516

Grade 12 556