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Morton High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Morton, Illinois · Morton CUSD 709
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,061
Student:Teacher14.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch16%
Title INo
Morton
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
1,061
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
16%-37.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Morton High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Morton, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,061 students. It is part of the Morton CUSD 709 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
16% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMorton CUSD 709
County17179
CityMorton
ZIP61550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172680002864

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,061
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
1.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %16%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)