J Sterling Morton Alternative School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: J Sterling Morton Alternative School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cicero, IL, covering approximately 15.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
3 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Hispanic
(19-20)100%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Alternative School?
The graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Alternative School?
3 students attend J Sterling Morton Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of J Sterling Morton Alternative School students are Hispanic.
What grades does J Sterling Morton Alternative School offer ?
J Sterling Morton Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is J Sterling Morton Alternative School part of?
J Sterling Morton Alternative School is part of J S Morton HSD 201 School District.
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