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J S Morton HSD 201

Illinois · Public School District
4
Schools
8,134
Students
$19,906
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
84.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+32pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

J S Morton HSD 201 is a public school district in Illinois serving 8,134 students across 4 schools. It includes 3 high school. Per-pupil spending of $19,906 is above average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (4)
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch09–120
J Sterling Morton East High Sch10–123,445
J Sterling Morton West High Sch09–123,533
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr09–091,156
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,906+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
37%
State
52.6%
Local (property tax)
37.0%
Federal
10.4%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
8,134
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score44/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,906 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in J S Morton HSD 201?
J S Morton HSD 201 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 8,134 students.
How much does J S Morton HSD 201 spend per student?
J S Morton HSD 201 spends $19,906 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in J S Morton HSD 201?
84% of students in J S Morton HSD 201 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in J S Morton HSD 201?
No, J S Morton HSD 201 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does J S Morton HSD 201 serve?
J S Morton HSD 201 serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for J S Morton HSD 201?
The median opportunity score across schools in J S Morton HSD 201 is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.