Enrollment
3,394
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cicero, IL
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Federal NCES profile for J Sterling Morton East High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172688002871
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Sterling Morton East High Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 3,394
- students enrolled
J Sterling Morton East High Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Sterling Morton East High Sch ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
District: J S Morton Hsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172688002871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
169.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Sterling Morton East High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Sterling Morton East High Sch
J Sterling Morton East High Sch is a large high school in Cicero, Illinois, enrolling 3,394 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 46% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,394 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cicero's high schools, it stands alongside J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr (941 students): J Sterling Morton East High Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
J S Morton Hsd 201 also operates J Sterling Morton West High Sch (3,374 students) and J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr (941 students) alongside J Sterling Morton East High Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Sterling Morton East High Sch compares
J Sterling Morton East High Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,394 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,394
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,296
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 276 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 3,394 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 169.0
Students per teacher 20.4:1 +46% 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.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, J Sterling Morton East High Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
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.
$17,296
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How J Sterling Morton East High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sterling Morton West High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Sterling Morton East High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,374
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Cicero
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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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 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Sterling Morton East High Sch?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Sterling Morton East High Sch rank among public schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, J Sterling Morton East High Sch ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Cicero, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cicero on the city page.
Is J Sterling Morton East High Sch a good school?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in J S Morton Hsd 201?
Besides J Sterling Morton East High Sch, J S Morton Hsd 201 also operates J Sterling Morton West High Sch (3,374 students) and J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr (941 students). See the J S Morton Hsd 201 district page for the complete list.