Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Morris Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morris Community High School's student population of 930 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morris Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Community High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Community High School's ranking?
Morris Community High School is ranked #1245 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Morris Community High School often compared to?
Morris Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minooka Community High School, Coal City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Community High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Community High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Morris Community High School?
930 students attend Morris Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Morris Community High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Community High School?
Morris Community High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morris Community High School offer ?
Morris Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morris Community High School part of?
Morris Community High School is part of Morris CHSD 101 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break (No School) (Events)
March 22, 2025 (Saturday)
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