Serving 3,474 students in grades 10-12, J Sterling Morton East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 3,474 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
J Sterling Morton East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Sterling Morton East High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of J Sterling Morton East High School?
The graduation rate of J Sterling Morton East High School is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton East High School?
3,474 students attend J Sterling Morton East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of J Sterling Morton East High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Sterling Morton East High School?
J Sterling Morton East High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does J Sterling Morton East High School offer ?
J Sterling Morton East High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is J Sterling Morton East High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 3,474 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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