J STERLING MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL
J Sterling Morton West High Sch is a Title I public high school that is part of the J S Morton HSD 201 school district, located in Berwyn, IL with about 3,539 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 159 teachers, J Sterling Morton West High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 West High School, located in Berwyn, Illinois, serves as one of the two primary high schools within the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. As a large, diverse suburban institution, it provides a comprehensive educational program to a significant student body, emphasizing academic growth, career readiness, and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its commitment to serving a multifaceted community, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized vocational pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Morton West fosters a vibrant school culture through an extensive selection of athletics, clubs, and performing arts programs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. The school places a strong emphasis on equity and student support services, utilizing resources to help learners navigate the challenges of high school while promoting a sense of school spirit and identity, often characterized by the "Mustang" mascot. By balancing rigorous academic standards with diverse student activities, Morton West strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers its students to succeed in a global society.
For more information, contact J Sterling Morton West High Sch at (708) 780-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Berwyn, IL 60402-2110
(708) 780-4100
J STERLING MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Berwyn, IL with about 3,539 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:
- 3,539
- Teachers:
- 159.5
- 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 3,539 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J STERLING MORTON WEST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.3%
- White
- 9.4%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.