Morton High School vs. East Peoria High School
Should you attend Morton High School or East Peoria High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Morton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
East Peoria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,061 students in grades 9-12, Morton High School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 947 students in grades 9-12, East Peoria High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,061 students
947 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1871 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
293
250
Grade 10 Students
265
207
Grade 11 Students
265
233
Grade 12 Students
238
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
90%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%
