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J Sterling Morton West High Sch

2400 Home Ave, Berwyn, IL, 60402

About J Sterling Morton West High Sch

Berwyn, Illinois's J. Sterling Morton West High School is a public high school for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of two high schools in the J. S. Morton High School District 201. There are about 1,800 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 18:1. This makes for a structured and interesting place to learn. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, with about 95% of them coming from minority groups. This shows how diverse the community is. The many academic programs at J Sterling Morton West High School all have the same goal: to help students get ready for college and jobs. About 41% of students take tests and classes that are Advanced Placement® level. In the 2025–2026 school year, 10% of students were good at math and 16% were good at reading and writing. Students can also take the SAT and ACT tests at the school. Lessons, student services, and extracurricular activities like sports, arts, and leadership programs are all paid for with public money.

J Sterling Morton West High Sch Contact Information

Address

2400 Home Ave, Berwyn, IL, 60402

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Phone

(708) 780-4100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 10% in Reading.
217
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3497
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 209 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at J Sterling Morton West High Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.46%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 86.39%
Black 6.06%
Two+ Races 0.92%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
5.46%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
86.39%
Black
6.06%
Two+ Races
0.92%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 3497
46.9%
1640 Female
53.1%
1857 Male

Student Population

3497 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

291 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

People at J Sterling Morton West High School are very excited about their recent successes! At the state meet, the school's boys cross country team did very well. Orlando Sandoval set a new school record. Two Morton West students, Dannielle Santos and Fernanda Ostiguin, also won the Northeastern Illinois University's STEAM Pathways Scholarship to go to the Xfinity STEAM Symposium. The school is also hosting an Eat, Meet, and Engage event and a Holiday Music Concert, among other things.

FAQ

Q1. What programs at Morton West stand out?

Ans. Students take classes in STEM, the arts, the humanities, and careers to get a well-rounded education.

Q2. Are there advanced academic options?

Ans. AP, honors, and dual-credit classes give students a lot of work to do and learn.

Q3. Does the school give tests to see if students are ready for college?

Ans. The SAT and ACT tests are given to help students with their plans for after high school.

Q4. How does the school encourage students to be interested?

Ans. Sports, the arts, and clubs help students learn new skills and become leaders.

Q5. What kinds of help are there?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs help people do better in school and grow as people.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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