Serving 1,084 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,084 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morton High School's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,084 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morton High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morton High School's ranking?
Morton High School is ranked #348 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Morton High School often compared to?
Morton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morton High School?
The graduation rate of Morton High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Morton High School?
1,084 students attend Morton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Morton High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morton High School?
Morton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morton High School offer ?
Morton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morton High School part of?
Morton High School is part of Morton CUSD 709 School District.
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