They currently have a back log of people that they promise instructor slots to in the range of about 20-30. Most end up going to work somewhere else. Funny thing about them is that you don't hear anything about them around here. There are only 5 or 6 flight schools in the St. Louis area. I work at one, went to another and know nothing about them but know people that have done training at every other school.

PS: Move somewhere nicer than St. Louis to do your training. There's not much to do here and ALN airport is about an hour from downtown so there isn't much to do up there. Staying at home, and going to your local FBO will be cheaper, and potentially faster.