J STERLING MORTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

J Sterling Morton Alternative 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 24 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 9 teachers, J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 2:1. 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 Alternative School, located in Cicero, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operating under the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. It is designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional high school environment, offering a smaller, more structured, and supportive setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic intervention, and social-emotional support to help students who have fallen behind or who require a different approach to learning to reach their goal of high school graduation.

By providing a more individualized educational experience, the school aims to bridge the gap for students facing various challenges, including academic, behavioral, or personal hurdles. The curriculum is tailored to meet state standards while remaining flexible enough to accommodate the unique needs of its student body. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource within the Morton district, committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of their path, are provided with the tools and mentorship necessary to succeed in post-secondary life.

For more information, contact J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch at (708) 780-4080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.