Summary:
The J S Morton HSD 201 district in Illinois operates three schools: two high schools (J Sterling Morton West High School and J Sterling Morton East High School) and one alternative school (J Sterling Morton Freshman Center). The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools.
Among the standout schools, the J Sterling Morton Freshman Center stands out with its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, which may indicate a targeted effort to provide additional resources and support for students in the alternative school setting. Meanwhile, the J Sterling Morton West High School has the highest overall test scores in the district, with 40.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 18.6% in ACT Mathematics, and 32.7% in ACT Science.
Despite the district's consistent graduation and dropout rates, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all three schools is a potential area of concern that the district may need to address. Additionally, the schools generally perform below the state averages in most subject areas, suggesting a need to improve academic performance and address any underlying factors contributing to the achievement gap.
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