Morton High School in Morton, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Morton High School is a suburban public school in Morton, Illinois that is part of Morton Community Unit School District 709. It serves 1,063 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,063 Students

65 Teachers

350 N Illinois Ave

Morton, IL 61550 View local requests

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Morton High School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Morton High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 19, 2026

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