Morton High School

www.morton709.org

1,061 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Morton High School, located at 350 N. Illinois Ave in Morton, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Morton Community Unit School District 709. The school is well-regarded in the region for its strong commitment to academic excellence, consistently maintaining high performance standards and offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a wide range of vocational and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Morton High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is particularly noted for its robust extracurricular culture. The school supports a diverse array of athletic programs, competitive fine arts, and student-led organizations, which contribute to a vibrant and active campus life. With a focus on cultivating both character and leadership, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages student engagement, holistic development, and long-term success for all members of the student body.

1,061

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	952
Hispanic	41
Black	18
Asian	24
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
952 (89.7 %)
Hispanic
41 (3.9 %)
Asian
24 (2.3 %)
Two or More
23 (2.2 %)
Black
18 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Morton CUSD 709
Phone:	(309)266-7182
Website:	http://www.morton709.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 293

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 238