- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morton, IL
Morton High School
Federal NCES profile for Morton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172680002864
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,061
- students enrolled
Morton High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Morton, IL.
School address
District: Morton Cusd 709 · Illinois
NCES ID 172680002864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172680002864 · Morton, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (517 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 6 public schools in Morton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Morton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morton High School
1,061 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
517 students
- Morton Jr High
Morton Jr High School
504 students
- Grundy Elem Sc
Grundy Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 354
Jefferson Elem School
354 students
- Lettie Brown E 346
Lettie Brown Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Morton High School reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morton High School compares
Morton High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Morton High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morton Cusd 709, which includes Morton High School.
$14,122
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grundy Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,061 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Morton High School
How many students attend Morton High School?
Morton High School has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton High School?
The largest demographic group at Morton High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Morton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton High School?
Morton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morton High School rank among public schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Morton, 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 Morton on the city page.
What other schools are in Morton Cusd 709?
Besides Morton High School, Morton Cusd 709 also operates Lincoln Elem School (517 students), Morton Jr High School (504 students), and Grundy Elem School (465 students). See the Morton Cusd 709 district page for the complete list.
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