Morton Alternative Schools

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Morton Alternative Schools, located at 1874 S. 54th Ave in Cicero, Illinois, functions as a specialized educational environment within the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. Designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting, the institution focuses on providing a more personalized and supportive academic experience. By utilizing smaller class sizes and tailored instructional methods, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a different pace and structure to successfully complete their high school graduation requirements.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on student support services and behavioral development to help prepare young adults for life after high school. The curriculum is integrated with the broader district’s standards, ensuring that while the setting is alternative, the educational outcomes remain focused on college and career readiness. Through a combination of intensive intervention, mentorship, and a structured learning environment, Morton Alternative Schools strives to re-engage students and provide them with the tools necessary to overcome obstacles and earn their diplomas.

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Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Region 06 West Cook ISC 2
Phone:	(708)449-4284
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th