J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
Reported Enrollment
1,156
students
District
J S Morton HSD 201
County Context Score
58/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1801 S 55th Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804
School District
J S Morton HSD 201
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 172688005044
- District ID
- 1726880
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9
Other · Regular
Enrollment
1,156 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
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J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
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This district context includes 4 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr tells a parent
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Decision notes
- 9 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other other schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
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1,156 students
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr reports 1,156 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 36 other other schools in Cook County with enrollment data, 35 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 158 students.
93 other schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 162 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
4 district schools
J S Morton HSD 201 lists 3 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. Because this is an other-level record, confirm placement rules and program purpose directly with the district.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
0
Middle
0
High
3
Other
1
Nearby context inside J S Morton HSD 201
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School Profile FAQ
Is J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with J S Morton HSD 201.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr with nearby schools?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr should be compared with 93 other schools in Cook County, plus other schools in J S Morton HSD 201. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
Before using J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with J S Morton HSD 201.
Part of J S Morton HSD 201
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is one of 4 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 8,134 students across 4 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
4
Reported Enrollment
8,134
4 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- J Sterling Morton East High Sch10–12 · HighProfile
- J Sterling Morton West High Sch9–12 · HighProfile
- J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch9–12 · HighListed only
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County Context Score
58/100
County-level composite across 1402 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.