At a glance
Reported students
3,374
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
218
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,157.5
J Sterling Morton West High Sch: 3,374 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 3,593
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about J Sterling Morton West High Sch
J Sterling Morton West High Sch is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Berwyn. It is one of 4 current school records connected to J S Morton HSD 201. NCES reports 3,374 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 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 15.5:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.6%) and Black (6.9%). English learners represent 14.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J Sterling Morton West High Sch
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 218 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 12 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 12
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6%
- Hispanic84.6%
- Black6.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in J S Morton HSD 201
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
High · Grades 10–12
3,394 reported students
J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
Other · Grades 09–09
941 reported students
Public schools near J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sterling Morton East High Sch High · J S Morton HSD 201 | 10–12 | 3,394 | 1.4 mi |
| Riverside Brookfield Twp HS High · Riverside-Brookfield Twp SD 208 | 09–12 | 1,663 | 2 mi |
| Proviso Math and Science Academy High · Proviso Twp HSD 209 | 09–12 | 925 | 2.1 mi |
| J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch High · J S Morton HSD 201 | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Harbor Academy Reg Safe Sch Prg High · Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 | 09–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Morton Alternative Schools High · Region 06 West Cook ISC 2 | 09–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J Sterling Morton West High Sch
What grades does J Sterling Morton West High Sch serve?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in J S Morton HSD 201.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch reported 3,374 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,593 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 3,374 students and 218 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J Sterling Morton West High Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on J S Morton HSD 201 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J Sterling Morton West High Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is J Sterling Morton West High Sch in?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch is part of J S Morton HSD 201, based in Cicero, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J Sterling Morton East High Sch (1.4 mi), Riverside Brookfield Twp HS (2 mi), Proviso Math and Science Academy (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.