MORRIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Morris Community High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Morris CHSD 101 school district, located in Morris, IL with about 851 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Morris Community High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Morris Community High School, located at 1000 Union St. in Morris, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Grundy County area, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a wide range of elective opportunities. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to excel not only in the classroom but also through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Morris Community High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Morris community. It prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and local residents to ensure that students develop the character, critical thinking skills, and social responsibility needed to succeed in their future endeavors. With a focus on both tradition and progress, the school remains committed to providing a high-quality, well-rounded educational experience that prepares its student body for post-secondary education and the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Morris Community High School at (815) 941-5329 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Union St
Morris, IL 60450-1234
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MORRIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Morris, IL with about 851 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Morris CHSD 101
Total Students:
851
Teachers:
49.42
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
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 851 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORRIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.9%
Hispanic/Latino
17.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
2.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.