J Sterling Morton West High Sch
3,374 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
J. Sterling Morton West High School, located in Berwyn, Illinois, serves as one of the two primary high schools within the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. As a large, diverse suburban institution, it provides a comprehensive educational program to a significant student body, emphasizing academic growth, career readiness, and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its commitment to serving a multifaceted community, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized vocational pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Morton West fosters a vibrant school culture through an extensive selection of athletics, clubs, and performing arts programs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. The school places a strong emphasis on equity and student support services, utilizing resources to help learners navigate the challenges of high school while promoting a sense of school spirit and identity, often characterized by the "Mustang" mascot. By balancing rigorous academic standards with diverse student activities, Morton West strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers its students to succeed in a global society.
Beyond the classroom, Morton West fosters a vibrant school culture through an extensive selection of athletics, clubs, and performing arts programs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. The school places a strong emphasis on equity and student support services, utilizing resources to help learners navigate the challenges of high school while promoting a sense of school spirit and identity, often characterized by the "Mustang" mascot. By balancing rigorous academic standards with diverse student activities, Morton West strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers its students to succeed in a global society.
3,374
Total Students
218.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 203 |
| Hispanic | 2,853 |
| Black | 233 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Two or More | 37 |
| American Indian | 6 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic2,853 (84.6%)
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Black233 (6.9%)
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White203 (6.0%)
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Asian41 (1.2%)
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Two or More37 (1.1%)
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American Indian6 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | J S Morton HSD 201 |
| Phone: | (708)780-4100 |
| Website: | http://www.morton201.org/schools/west.asp |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 3,374 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 218.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
763
Grade 10
818
Grade 11
840
Grade 12
953
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 763 |
| Grade 10 | 818 |
| Grade 11 | 840 |
| Grade 12 | 953 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,587 | 47% |
| Male | 1,787 | 53% |
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