Serving 1,187 students in grades 9-12, Morris Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Morris Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Morris Hills High School's student population of 1,187 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
Morris Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Hills High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
46%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
38%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Morris Hills High School is ranked #726 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Morris Hills High School often compared to?
Morris Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Knolls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Hills High School is 86%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Morris Hills High School?
1,187 students attend Morris Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Morris Hills High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Hills High School?
Morris Hills High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morris Hills High School offer ?
Morris Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morris Hills High School part of?
Morris Hills High School is part of Morris Hills Regional School District.
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