J Sterling Morton Alternative School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)86%
26%
Black
(19-20)5%
17%
White
(19-20)9%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
45%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Alternative School?
The graduation rate of J Sterling Morton Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Alternative School?
22 students attend J Sterling Morton Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of J Sterling Morton Alternative School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does J Sterling Morton Alternative School offer ?
J Sterling Morton Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is J Sterling Morton Alternative School part of?
J Sterling Morton Alternative School is part of J S Morton HSD 201 School District.
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