School Overview
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.
3,533
Total Students
206.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White213
Hispanic3,045
Black205
Asian35
Two or More27
American Indian8
  • Hispanic
    3,045 (86.2 %)
  • White
    213 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    205 (5.8 %)
  • Asian
    35 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: J S Morton HSD 201
Phone: (708)780-4100
Website: http://www.morton201.org/schools/west.asp
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 3,533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 206.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 862
Grade 10 891
Grade 11 890
Grade 12 890

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 9862
Grade 10891
Grade 11890
Grade 12890
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,66947.2%
Male1,86452.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)