Morton High School

Morton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
350 N Illinois Ave,  Morton, IL
Morton Community Unit School District No. 709
3.9
3.8
1,084 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Marjorie Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
67.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
202:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
89.7%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 200 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 141 Students
Illinois Central College 137 Students
Bradley University 126 Students
University of Iowa 101 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 87 Students
Purdue University 82 Students
University of Missouri 61 Students
Michigan State University 55 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Biology 37 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 22 Students
Finance 20 Students
Mechanical Engineering 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 145 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/21/2024
This highschool was definitely a good experience overall. The teachers and staff are great and they do a good job teaching the curriculum for every courses. They definitely prepare you for college and for everything you will need in your future. The school culture is good with theme weeks and lots of other fun activities that allow for good school spirit and connection. I definitely feel very safe going to this school and all the resources your need to have a good learning experience are provided for you. I don't have too many bad things to say about the highschool.
2.0 Alum
4/10/2024
During the time I went to Morton High School, I was exposed to a lot of racism, sexism, and homophobia. The school and town lacks diversity and is set up to benefit Christian straight white men. A teacher was fired my junior year after I spoke out against her for being homophobic and racist but nothing has changed. It overall is a good education system but the administration, teachers, and students are hateful bullies and I am glad I left the town when I did.
4.0 Alum
10/31/2022
The school boasts excellent academic prowess and has the scores, teachers, and environment to back it up. Though somewhat insular courtesy of being sandwiched in the center of a small town, the school easily competes with high-level private institutions.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/13/2024
We are very happy we moved into this district in 2010. The teachers expect the children to perform at a high level which will benefit them in the future.
5.0 parent
2/2/2014
As a Morton grad and now a proud parent of two teenagers, I can testify that this school district is well - versed in the requirements needed to successfully navigate post - high school life. The district provides its students with a solid basis to launch into under-graduate or technical institute e...
4.0 parent
10/20/2010
This school has very devoted teachers. The administration tries to accommodate the most ambitious needs of students in terms of curriculum and scheduling. To bad that school doesn't have a pool and more tennis courts.
3.0 teacher
10/5/2009

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Morton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Morton, IL, in the Morton neighborhood, and is served by the Morton Community Unit School District No. 709 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,084 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Morton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $322,265. Discover additional schools in the area, like Illinois Central Christian School (ICCS), Peoria Christian School, Faith Baptist Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Morton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morton High School.

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