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J Sterling Morton East High School

Public 10-12

 2423 S Austin Blvd
       Cicero, IL  60804-2616

(708) 780-4000

District: J S Morton HSD 201

SchoolDigger Rank:
529th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,701 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  3,445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.3%
White:
3.3%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Compare Details J Sterling Morton East High School ranks worse than 75.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.24. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of J Sterling Morton East High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.3%), White (3.3%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton East High School is 20.3, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District! (See more...)
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Compare J Sterling Morton East High School employs 169.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Sterling Morton East High School is $16,701, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the J S Morton HSD 201 School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

J Sterling Morton East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks J Sterling Morton East High School 529th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See J Sterling Morton East High School in the ranking list.)

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J S Morton HSD 201:

SchoolDigger ranks J S Morton HSD 201 765th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J Sterling Morton East High School

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Rank History for all students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.85 534th 586 8.9%
2004 5.84 539th 592 9.0%
2005 3.69 544th 590 7.8%
2006 6.57 542nd 596 9.1%
2007 8.88 543rd 612 11.3%
2008 6.90 557th 624 10.7%
2009 7.70 565th 632 10.6%
2010 6.41 575th 643 10.6%
2011 9.00 572nd 655 12.7%
2012 10.10 583rd 665 12.3%
2013 8.24 600th 670 10.4%
2014 9.02 594th 670 11.3%
2016 10.80 611th 643 5.0%
2017 9.33 586th 642 8.7%
2018 14.87 567th 647 12.4%
2019 15.89 590th 701 15.8%
2021 20.52 553rd 688 19.6%
2022 24.40 532nd 699 23.9%
2023 25.24 529th 699 24.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 103rd 151 31.8%
2019 34.28 113th 183 38.3%
2021 32.79 86th 189 54.5%
2022 34.28 136th 205 33.7%
2023 37.84 127th 217 41.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 36.14 247th 473 47.8%
2021 31.33 267th 453 41.1%
2022 33.03 284th 493 42.4%
2023 26.64 334th 476 29.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.98 467th 585 20.2%
2019 27.94 482nd 639 24.6%
2021 33.38 413th 611 32.4%
2022 39.14 392nd 626 37.4%
2023 38.51 408th 644 36.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.27 46th 91 49.5%
2021 14.79 20th 24 16.7%
2022 28.47 46th 98 53.1%
2023 28.07 55th 104 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.99 548th 620 11.6%
2019 13.91 564th 665 15.2%
2021 17.44 530th 639 17.1%
2022 22.75 508th 658 22.8%
2023 23.50 497th 656 24.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.97 209th 428 51.2%
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Rank History for Male students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.12 528th 619 14.7%
2019 18.74 556th 675 17.6%
2021 23.47 495th 653 24.2%
2022 25.65 494th 664 25.6%
2023 26.76 501st 668 25.0%
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Rank History for African American students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.28 245th 253 3.2%
2019 39.39 149th 299 50.2%
2021 30.02 193rd 281 31.3%
2022 27.31 213th 294 27.6%
2023 28.69 215th 301 28.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.35 242nd 291 16.8%
2019 21.42 259th 317 18.3%
2021 27.28 233rd 317 26.5%
2022 31.80 228th 335 31.9%
2023 32.86 225th 333 32.4%
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Rank History for White students at J Sterling Morton East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.90 548th 552 0.7%
2021 4.82 548th 553 0.9%
2022 11.01 532nd 560 5.0%
2023 9.09 539th 557 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Open Quote I believe that Morton deserves more credit then what they are given.Although the school has some bad credit parents you need to remember that it is the student who has to make up the choice if they would like to go somewhere with there life. The teachers help students when struggling. They teach students discipline. Unlike some private schools. I regret taking my daughter out but I will be bringing her back. If a student really goes after there opportunities they will go far. Close Quote



Enrollment information for J Sterling Morton East High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1446 n/a 49 796 7 n/a n/a 0 2298
1990 1335 1 59 1008 7 n/a n/a 0 2410
1991 1226 1 47 1272 0 n/a n/a 0 2546
1992 1111 2 59 1731 4 n/a n/a 0 2907
1993 984 1 51 1988 3 n/a n/a 0 3027
1994 887 6 48 2204 13 n/a n/a 0 3158
1995 681 3 41 2526 6 n/a n/a 0 3257
1996 681 3 41 2526 6 n/a n/a 0 3257
1997 623 3 55 2800 5 n/a n/a 0 3486
1998 562 12 50 2993 6 n/a n/a 0 3623
1999 375 3 44 2988 3 n/a n/a 0 3413
2000 303 13 37 3136 3 n/a n/a 0 3492
2001 273 14 27 3399 2 n/a n/a 0 3715
2002 230 17 18 3664 3 n/a n/a 0 3932
2003 230 17 18 3664 3 n/a n/a 0 3932
2004 228 21 21 3799 2 n/a n/a 0 4071
2005 134 22 17 2885 2 n/a n/a 1 3061
2006 117 31 17 3189 2 n/a n/a 6 3362
2007 111 26 16 3140 1 n/a n/a 6 3300
2008 102 43 12 3327 1 n/a n/a 11 3496
2009 99 58 15 3409 0 n/a n/a 10 3591
2010 101 89 16 3533 3 n/a n/a 9 3751
2011 74 72 12 3324 44 1 11 0 3538
2012 65 59 14 3373 15 0 9 0 3535
2013 61 63 8 3389 15 0 8 0 3544
2014 41 53 12 3438 9 1 10 0 3564
2015 68 56 8 3238 9 0 7 0 3386
2016 56 67 7 3217 4 0 10 0 3361
2017 52 60 6 3327 4 1 9 0 3459
2018 37 50 5 3381 3 0 9 0 3485
2019 44 53 5 3335 14 0 26 0 3477
2020 58 52 7 3311 13 0 22 0 3463
2021 59 57 3 3326 12 0 24 0 3481
2022 126 55 5 3158 10 0 8 0 3362
2023 115 63 2 3214 41 0 10 0 3445

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J Sterling Morton East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2298 142.3 16.1 n/a
1990 2410 139.1 17.3 n/a
1991 2546 147.8 17.2 n/a
1992 2907 167.3 17.3 n/a
1993 3027 208.7 14.5 n/a
1994 3158 183.1 17.2 n/a
1995 3257 191.1 17.0 n/a
1996 3257 191.1 17.0 n/a
1997 3486 195.4 17.8 n/a
1998 3623 200.1 18.1 n/a
1999 3413 207.1 16.5 n/a
2000 3492 203.5 17.2 n/a
2001 3715 202.5 18.3 n/a
2002 3932 208.9 18.8 72.6
2003 3932 208.9 18.8 72.6
2004 4071 224.0 18.2 76.1
2005 3061 153.0 20.0 71.9
2006 3362 166.5 20.2 65.9
2007 3300 187.0 17.6 75.5
2008 3496 155.0 22.6 70.3
2009 3591 165.5 21.7 76.7
2010 3751 174.8 21.4 86.1
2011 3538 137.6 25.7 84.5
2012 3535 137.6 25.6 93.4
2013 3544 151.7 23.3 94.6
2014 3564 136.4 26.1 93.3
2015 3386 136.0 24.8 93.8
2016 3361 137.0 24.5 92.8
2017 3459 141.5 24.4 92
2018 3485 141.0 24.7 92.2
2019 3477 153.2 22.6 90.9
2020 3463 162.0 21.3 88.7
2021 3481 n/a n/a n/a
2022 3362 165.4 20.3 91.4
2023 3445 169.3 20.3 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J Sterling Morton East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2298 142.3 16.1 n/a
1990 2410 139.1 17.3 n/a
1991 2546 147.8 17.2 n/a
1992 2907 167.3 17.3 n/a
1993 3027 208.7 14.5 n/a
1994 3158 183.1 17.2 n/a
1995 3257 191.1 17.0 n/a
1996 3257 191.1 17.0 n/a
1997 3486 195.4 17.8 n/a
1998 3623 200.1 18.1 n/a
1999 3413 207.1 16.5 n/a
2000 3492 203.5 17.2 n/a
2001 3715 202.5 18.3 n/a
2002 3932 208.9 18.8 72.6
2003 3932 208.9 18.8 72.6
2004 4071 224.0 18.2 76.1
2005 3061 153.0 20.0 71.9
2006 3362 166.5 20.2 65.9
2007 3300 187.0 17.6 75.5
2008 3496 155.0 22.6 70.3
2009 3591 165.5 21.7 76.7
2010 3751 174.8 21.4 86.1
2011 3538 137.6 25.7 84.5
2012 3535 137.6 25.6 93.4
2013 3544 151.7 23.3 94.6
2014 3564 136.4 26.1 93.3
2015 3386 136.0 24.8 93.8
2016 3361 137.0 24.5 92.8
2017 3459 141.5 24.4 92
2018 3485 141.0 24.7 92.2
2019 3477 153.2 22.6 90.9
2020 3463 162.0 21.3 88.7
2021 3481 n/a n/a n/a
2022 3362 165.4 20.3 91.4
2023 3445 169.3 20.3 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%
201699.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.9%31.9%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%100.0%29.9%
201899.7%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.8%99.8%29.9%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.9%100.0%29.8%
202199.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%95.1%
202299.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.9%94.4%
202399.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.5%99.5%96.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J Sterling Morton East High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,224 (10.1%) $10,887 (89.9%) $12,111
2020 $1,101 (8.8%) $11,343 (91.2%) $12,444
2021 $1,185 (8.5%) $12,801 (91.5%) $13,986
2022 $1,185 (8.5%) $12,801 (91.5%) $13,986
2023 $1,514 (9.1%) $15,186 (90.9%) $16,701

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J Sterling Morton East High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 590th of 701 High schoolsRanks 529th of 699 High schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (J Sterling Morton East High School)6.77.7
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (J S Morton HSD 201)8.38.6
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (J Sterling Morton East High School)12.410.1
 2.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (J S Morton HSD 201)14.712.7
 2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students34773445
 0.9%
African American5363
 18.9%
American Indian1441
 192.9%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic33353214
 3.6%
Pacific Islander00
White44115
 161.4%
Two or More Races2610
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%86.1%
 4.8%

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Students at J Sterling Morton East High School are 93% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,445 students attended J Sterling Morton East High School.

J Sterling Morton East High School ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Illinois high schools.


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