School overview
At a glance
Reported students
941
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,157.5
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr: 941 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is a public other school serving grades 09–09 in Cicero. It is one of 4 current school records connected to J S Morton HSD 201. NCES reports 941 students for 2024–25.
Among 282 other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 45.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, above the Illinois median of 9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.7%) and Black (2%). English learners represent 35.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic96.7%
- Black2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
2 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in J S Morton HSD 201
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
High · Grades 09–12
3,374 reported students
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
High · Grades 10–12
3,394 reported students