MORTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS

Morton Alternative Schools is a public high school that is part of the Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 school district, located in Cicero, IL with about 28 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.

Morton Alternative Schools, located at 1874 S. 54th Ave in Cicero, Illinois, functions as a specialized educational environment within the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. Designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting, the institution focuses on providing a more personalized and supportive academic experience. By utilizing smaller class sizes and tailored instructional methods, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a different pace and structure to successfully complete their high school graduation requirements.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on student support services and behavioral development to help prepare young adults for life after high school. The curriculum is integrated with the broader district’s standards, ensuring that while the setting is alternative, the educational outcomes remain focused on college and career readiness. Through a combination of intensive intervention, mentorship, and a structured learning environment, Morton Alternative Schools strives to re-engage students and provide them with the tools necessary to overcome obstacles and earn their diplomas.

For more information, contact Morton Alternative Schools at (708) 222-3080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804-1814
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MORTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS is a public school in Cicero, IL with about 28 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
28
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 28 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.4%
Black or African American
17.9%
White
10.7%

Female
28.6%
Male
71.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.