Morton Alternative Schools ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)78%
26%
Black
(19-20)14%
17%
White
(19-20)6%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
63%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Morton Alternative Schools often compared to?
Morton Alternative Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Joliet West High School, Plainfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Morton Alternative Schools?
36 students attend Morton Alternative Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Morton Alternative Schools students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Morton Alternative Schools offer ?
Morton Alternative Schools offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morton Alternative Schools part of?
Morton Alternative Schools is part of Region 06 West Cook Isc 2 School District.
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