Curtis Miller Alternative High School serves 102 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Curtis Miller Alternative High School?
102 students attend Curtis Miller Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Curtis Miller Alternative High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Miller Alternative High School?
Curtis Miller Alternative High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curtis Miller Alternative High School offer ?
Curtis Miller Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Curtis Miller Alternative High School part of?
Curtis Miller Alternative High School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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