J Sterling Morton Alternative School

1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
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 Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : <50%
  • 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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
22 students
This chart displays total students of J Sterling Morton Alternative School by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of J Sterling Morton Alternative School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J Sterling Morton Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of J Sterling Morton Alternative School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
86%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J Sterling Morton Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
5%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J Sterling Morton Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
(19-20)
9%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J Sterling Morton Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of J Sterling Morton Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
(17-18)
≥50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Alternative School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J Sterling Morton Alternative School 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)
45%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J Sterling Morton Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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?
22 students attend J Sterling Morton Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of J Sterling Morton Alternative School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≥50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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