Overview
Gordon Bush Alt Sch for Education is a public high serving grades 5–12 in E Saint Louis, Illinois. The school enrolls 135 students. It is part of the East St Louis SD 189 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span5–12
DistrictEast St Louis SD 189
County17163
CityE Saint Louis
ZIP62205
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171332006013
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment135
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian98.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)