J Sterling Morton East High Sch

www.morton201.org/schools/east.asp

3,394 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

J. Sterling Morton East High School, located in Cicero, Illinois, is a large public secondary school that serves as a cornerstone of its community. As the flagship campus of the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201, it provides education to a diverse student body, reflecting the vibrant cultural landscape of the surrounding Cicero area. The school is known for its sprawling campus and its commitment to fostering academic, social, and emotional growth through a wide variety of curriculum offerings, including Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs, and various vocational pathways.

Beyond its academic rigor, Morton East is highly regarded for its extensive extracurricular culture. The school supports a robust athletic program, competitive clubs, and diverse fine arts opportunities, all of which aim to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce. By emphasizing community involvement and providing comprehensive support services, J. Sterling Morton East strives to empower its students to become engaged, productive citizens while maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit and collective achievement.

3,394

Total Students

185.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	3,239
Black	59
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	43

Hispanic
3,239 (95.4%)
Black
59 (1.7%)
American Indian
43 (1.3%)
White
38 (1.1%)
Two or More
11 (0.3%)
Asian
4 (0.1%)

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)780-4000
Website:	http://www.morton201.org/schools/east.asp
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	3,394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	185.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 1,035

Grade 11 1,144

Grade 12 1,215