Very Good
#1248 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 33% in state
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
High School · J S Morton Hsd 201 · Berwyn, IL
A J S Morton Hsd 201 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2400 Home Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
- Math 11% proficient (2021)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at J Sterling Morton West High Sch score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J Sterling Morton West High Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berwyn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,993
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sterling Morton East High SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 10–12 | 1.4 mi | 3,474 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Tallgrass Sudbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 3–11 | 1.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Riverside Brookfield Twp HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,665 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
J S Morton Hsd 201
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Sterling Morton West High Sch is listed in J S Morton HSD 201; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Sterling Morton West High Sch
J Sterling Morton West High Sch is a public high school in Berwyn, IL, part of J S Morton Hsd 201, serving approximately 3,497 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Sterling Morton West High Sch
What grades does J Sterling Morton West High Sch serve?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 3,497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton West High Sch is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Sterling Morton West High Sch rank in IL?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch ranks #1,248 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is J Sterling Morton West High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
J Sterling Morton West High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Sterling Morton West High Sch has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J Sterling Morton West High Sch a charter school?
No, J Sterling Morton West High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Sterling Morton West High Sch a Title I school?
No, J Sterling Morton West High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Sterling Morton West High Sch?
78.8% of students at J Sterling Morton West High Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 216
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (708) 780-4100
- Area population (ZIP 60402)
- 63,867
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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