Morton Academy

Morton CUSD 709
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Morton Academy is an educational institution located in Morton, Illinois, that serves as an alternative learning environment within the school district. It is primarily designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom setting, offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere that focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and academic acceleration. By providing a structured yet flexible curriculum, the academy aims to help students who have struggled in a comprehensive high school environment stay on track toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes a supportive culture where students can build closer relationships with faculty and staff, allowing for individualized instruction tailored to their specific learning needs. Through its focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional development, Morton Academy provides a pathway for students to overcome personal or educational hurdles. Ultimately, the school acts as an essential resource for the community, ensuring that all students have the tools and environment necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.
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Total Students
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Free/Reduced Lunch
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Morton CUSD 709
Phone: (309)263-2581
Grade Range: K - 12th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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.

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Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Schramm Education Center
Tazewell-Mason Cntys Sp Ed Assoc
300 Cedar St
Pekin, IL 61554 (7.5 miles away)
Not reported M - M