Morton High School vs. Washington Comm High School
Should you attend Morton High School or Washington Comm High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Morton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Washington Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,061 students in grades 9-12, Morton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,399 students in grades 9-12, Washington Comm High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,061 students
1,399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#534 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
74%
Graduation Rate
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
284
330
Grade 10 Students
246
332
Grade 11 Students
261
372
Grade 12 Students
270
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
88%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%