MORTON HIGH SCHOOL
Morton High School is a public high school that is part of the Morton CUSD 709 school district, located in Morton, IL with about 923 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Morton High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Morton High School, located at 350 N. Illinois Ave in Morton, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Morton Community Unit School District 709. The school is well-regarded in the region for its strong commitment to academic excellence, consistently maintaining high performance standards and offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a wide range of vocational and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, Morton High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is particularly noted for its robust extracurricular culture. The school supports a diverse array of athletic programs, competitive fine arts, and student-led organizations, which contribute to a vibrant and active campus life. With a focus on cultivating both character and leadership, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages student engagement, holistic development, and long-term success for all members of the student body.
For more information, contact Morton High School at (309) 266-7182 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Morton, IL 61550-2206
(309) 266-7182
MORTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Morton, IL with about 923 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Morton CUSD 709
- Total Students:
- 923
- Teachers:
- 64.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 923 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.