Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School is the last remaining Catholic school in East St. Louis, IL. We are eliminating poverty through education.
Our school provides a holistic learning approach, in addition to language arts, math, science, religion, Spanish and social studies. We provide Education Through Music and the Arts School, all students K-8 play violin, participate in liturgical praise dance, choir and the visual arts.
99% of our alumni graduate from high school.
Our students attend Althoff Catholic High, Gibault Catholic High School in Illinois and Nerinx Hall, Rosati-Kain, Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School, Saint Louis University High School, Christian Brothers College and Grand Center for the Arts in St. Louis, as well as other area high schools in East St. Louis.
Over 90% enroll in college, university, trade or military.
Over 95% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch and Title 1 academic services.
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School, a ministry of the Diocese of Belleville, is committed to deepening faith in Jesus Christ, and to providing a holistic learning approach to faith development and education within a Catholic framework. Our mission is to inspire, prepare, and empower kindergarten through grade 8 students in East St. Louis, IL and surrounding communities, to become the next generation of wholesome, responsible, and dedicated leaders of their communities.
Organization name
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
Mission/Purpose
Arts & Culture - Music, Education, Education - K-12, Faith-Based, STEM, Religion
Operating Budget
Medium: $1,000,001 - $2,000,000
Service Area
St Clair County
Audiences Served
Children, Youth, Families
Address
8213 Church Lane