J STERLING MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL
J Sterling Morton East High Sch is a Title I public high school that is part of the J S Morton HSD 201 school district, located in Cicero, IL with about 3,485 students offering grade levels from 10th 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 141 teachers, J Sterling Morton East High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
J. Sterling Morton East High School, located in Cicero, Illinois, is a large public secondary school that serves as a cornerstone of its community. As the flagship campus of the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201, it provides education to a diverse student body, reflecting the vibrant cultural landscape of the surrounding Cicero area. The school is known for its sprawling campus and its commitment to fostering academic, social, and emotional growth through a wide variety of curriculum offerings, including Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs, and various vocational pathways.
Beyond its academic rigor, Morton East is highly regarded for its extensive extracurricular culture. The school supports a robust athletic program, competitive clubs, and diverse fine arts opportunities, all of which aim to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce. By emphasizing community involvement and providing comprehensive support services, J. Sterling Morton East strives to empower its students to become engaged, productive citizens while maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit and collective achievement.
For more information, contact J Sterling Morton East High Sch at (708) 780-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cicero, IL 60804-2616
(708) 780-4000
J STERLING MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cicero, IL with about 3,485 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- J S Morton HSD 201
- Total Students:
- 3,485
- Teachers:
- 141.05
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 3,485 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J STERLING MORTON EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.