Estelle Sauget Academic Center serves 224 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
224 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
75%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
95%
16%

White
5%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(11-12)40-59%
82%

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estelle Sauget Academic Center?
The graduation rate of Estelle Sauget Academic Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 82%.
How many students attend Estelle Sauget Academic Center?
224 students attend Estelle Sauget Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Estelle Sauget Academic Center students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estelle Sauget Academic Center?
Estelle Sauget Academic Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Estelle Sauget Academic Center offer ?
Estelle Sauget Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Estelle Sauget Academic Center part of?
Estelle Sauget Academic Center is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187.
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