SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

F

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

9%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

26%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, J Sterling Morton East High Sch Underperforms Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

7%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

11%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

7%
21%

ELA Proficiency

11%
26%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

IL Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

26%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

21

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

32%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

32%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

5%
3%

AP Computer Science

1%
1%

AP Math

6%
3%

IL Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

28.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.42 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$69,818

IL Average: $93,298

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

IL Average: 6.0%

Median Home value

$236,637

IL Average: $287,130

Median Rent

$1,171 /mo

IL Average: $1,386

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

69.0%

IL Average: 90.1%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

20:1

IL Average: 14:1

Number of Teachers

170

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$99,039

Average for all teachers in J S Morton Hsd 201

Student to Counselor Ratio

313:1

IL Average: 317:1

Number of Support Staff

22

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

2

Nurses:

3

Social Workers:

3

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

3

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

IL Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

95%

IL Average: 94%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

422

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

39

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

1319

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

34

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

1

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

7

Sexual Orientation Based

3

Race-Based

1

Disability-Based

1

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8799 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$9.43

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

4%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

2%

Latino

94%

Multiracial

0%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

100%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

100%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

100%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

100%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

100%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

100%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

100%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to J Sterling Morton East High Sch

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

J Sterling Morton West High Sch

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Distance: 1.4 mi
Infinity Math Science & Tech Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
Multicultural Arts High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
School Of Social Justice Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 3%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
World Language High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl

  • Actual Test Scores: 3%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
Austin College And Career Acad Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 3%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 2.7 mi
Yccs-cca Academy Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 10%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Distance: 2.8 mi
Yccs-scholastic Achievement Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Distance: 2.8 mi