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.
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

Student Demographics for J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White203
Hispanic2,853
Black233
Asian41
Two or More37
American Indian6
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    2,853 (84.6%)
  • Black
    233 (6.9%)
  • White
    203 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    41 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    37 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 9763
Grade 10818
Grade 11840
Grade 12953
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,58747%
Male1,78753%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)