Enrollment
3,394
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172688002871
J Sterling Morton East High Sch — Cicero, IL
Federal NCES profile for J Sterling Morton East High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 47/100.
School address
District: J S Morton Hsd 201 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
169.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Sterling Morton East High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
J Sterling Morton East High Sch reports 3,394 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 169.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 21 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 309 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding J S Morton Hsd 201 spends $19,906 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.0% from local sources (property taxes), 52.6% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of D (47/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Sterling Morton East High Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 3,394 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 3,394
Teachers (FTE) 169.0
Students per teacher 20.4:1 +40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172688002871
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Counselors (FTE) 11.0
Students per counselor 309:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 276
Expulsions 35
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for J S Morton Hsd 201, which includes J Sterling Morton East High Sch.
$19,906
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 52.6%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about J Sterling Morton East High Sch
How many students attend J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch has 3,394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton East High Sch is 20.4:1, which is 40% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
The largest demographic group at J Sterling Morton East High Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cicero, IL.
What is the quality grade for J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch receives a Resource Quality Grade of D (47/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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