The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students (10-11)
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)57%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)46%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)4%
23%
Black
(10-11)95%
18%
White
(10-11)1%
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
94%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East St Louis School District 189
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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center?
308 students attend Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center offer ?
Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center part of?
Wyvetter Younge 9th Grade Center is part of East St Louis School District 189.
