Morton Alternative Schools

4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
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Top 10%
Morton Alternative Schools ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morton Alternative Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

Morton Alternative Schools ranks within the top 10% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#237 out of 3663 schools
(Top 10%)
<50%
28%
<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
76%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Morton Alternative Schools and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
16%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Morton Alternative Schools and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
n/a
48%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Morton Alternative Schools and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
4%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Morton Alternative Schools and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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This chart display the diversity score of Morton Alternative Schools and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morton Alternative Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
63%
27%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morton Alternative Schools's ranking?
Morton Alternative Schools is ranked #237 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Morton Alternative Schools often compared to?
Morton Alternative Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet West High School, Plainfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Morton Alternative Schools?
25 students attend Morton Alternative Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Morton Alternative Schools students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Morton Alternative Schools offer ?
Morton Alternative Schools offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morton Alternative Schools part of?
Morton Alternative Schools is part of Region 06 West Cook Isc 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : Top 10%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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