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J Sterling Morton West High School

Public | 9-12 | 3367 students

 

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2010:
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Posted March 16, 2012

At morton its a well.. great school and great teachers! There are many school programs for students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2012

Despite the horrible School Board and Superintendent; this school perseveres. Great teachers and marvelous principal!!!! Dr. K is the main problem in District 201.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2011

Despite the budget issues; this school is wonderful. Excellent teachers and staff. The students are engaged and feel safe. Nice building, excellent principal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2011

I am extremely impressed with how hard the teachers and staff work with the students. The School Board and Superintendent need to be replaced. Despite this issue, the teachers and staff persevere and do and good job. Excellent Principal and Administrative Staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2010

teachers are working hard to teach and support our children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2010

Despite the tight budget concerns in this school district, the students are engaged and ready to learn. They just need some of the perks that are available in wealthier school districts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2010

Does it's best to serve needs of students. Very responsible school administration
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 28, 2010

I love Morton West High School because the teachers are phenomenal and are always willing to help the students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

Let's Go Mustangs! The best teachers around!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

The teachers really care about their students. They give up much of their time for the students and school. If a students wants a great education they can get it here. Also, lots of extracurricular activities to keep them on track
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

J Sterling Morton West High School, has proven to be one of the best things that happened to my children! The teachers are dedicated and show their passion to the children that attend their classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

The honors/AP classes are good. My daughter loves the theater dept and teacher, Ms D!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

Great teachers. It is also my Alma Mater, Class of 1972.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

I love J.S. Morton Sterling West High School because there is a zero tolerance policy, kids are at school to get their education and get college geared. I also love the uniform policy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

ALL schools are what you and your child make of it!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

Great school for preparing young people for higher education. I especially like the vocational technical aspect which is extremely beneficial for kids desiring to go directly into the work force after graduation.


Posted October 25, 2010

I love Morton high because it has a lot of spirit and has made my daughter a better student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2010

I give it a 5 star. The school has plenty of extracurricular activities for its students to keep them motivated
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2010

My kids go there and as long as the student had the best teachers there and my kids were involved in many after school activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2010

My oldest son graduated from Morton West an this year my youngest son will graduate from Morton West.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

782 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 51% in 2012.

782 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

782 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
26%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students30%
Female29%
Male30%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White41%
Low income27%
Non-low income37%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students31%
Female34%
Male29%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income29%
Non-low income39%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learners8%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female27%
Male31%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Low income26%
Non-low income39%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners0%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 75% 23%
White 16% 51%
Black 6% 18%
Asian 1% 4%
Two or more races 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Joe Gunty

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Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
Phone: (708) 780-4100

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