| Definition of Terms |
Morris Knolls High School |
| School Level |
High school |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Morris County, NJ |
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| Total Students |
1622 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
51% /
49% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
129 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 389 students | | Grade 10 - 405 students | | Grade 11 - 394 students | | Grade 12 - 385 students | | Grade Not Listed - 49 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:13 |
1:13 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
n/a |
| % Asian |
8% |
7% |
| % Hispanic |
7% |
15% |
| % Black |
3% |
17% |
| % White |
83% |
61% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
3% |
16% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
3% |
4% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
n/a |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Morris Hills Regional School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
2 |
5 |
| Number of Students Managed |
2,797 students |
2,429 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$50,990,000 |
$39,780,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$56,721,000 |
$39,973,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$18,230 |
$16,377 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$20,279 |
$16,457 |
| District Graduation Rates |
95% |
81% |
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- Morris Knolls High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9 to 12 in Morris County, New Jersey as part of the Morris Hills Regional High School District. The school is located in Denville but has a Rockaway mailing address. The other high school in the district is Morris Hills High School.
- The high school serves students from the communities of Rockaway Township and Denville.
- As of the 2006-07 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,602 students and 128 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 12.5.
- Awards and recognition
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The school was the 88th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools. The school was also ranked 71st in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.
- For the 1996-97 school year, Morris Knolls High School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve.
- The Morris Knolls High School Golden Eagles participate in the Iron Hills Conference.
- The varsity football team is known as a strong local program and was undefeated in 2005, winning every game including the New Jersey State football championships in the NJSIAA North I, Group IV. The football team also won state championships in 1994, 1995, and 1996. The team has been coached for over 30 years by Bill Regan Jr. In October 2007 Regan joined his father, Bill Regan Sr., who was a coach at the nearby Delbarton School, as one of four coaches in Morris County history to attain 200 career wins.
- In 1999, the football program suffered from a sophomore hazing scandal that was exposed in a several article series in the Daily Record and The Star-Ledger.
- In 2005, the Morris Knolls ice hockey team won the Mennen Cup and the Public School NJ State tournament. The team also reached the state semifinals in 1996 losing to Brick, and again in 2007, losing to rival Randolph.
- The wrestling and bowling teams have both had recent success.
- Morris Knolls' boys and girls lacrosse teams were established in 2006. Both teams played as JV level teams in 2006, and varsity for 2007. In its first established varsity year, the boys team finished with a 8-9 record (including post season games). The boys team made it into the second round of the County Playoff Tournament before losing to local powerhouse, Delbarton School and the state tournament losing to Vernon Township High School in the first round.
- Marching Band
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The Morris Knolls Marching Band is a competition ensemble that has seen much success in the USSBA circuit in past and current years, earning it a reputation as a band of high caliber.
- In 2003, the Morris Knolls Marching Band won the USSBA Group 3 Open State Championships.
- Three years later, at the 2006 USSBA National Championships at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, Morris Knolls High School placed fourth in their group and the cologuard was recognized as Best Color Guard National Championship title in Class III.
- Most recently, during the 2007 season, the Morris Knolls Marching Band won the title of state champions in their group of 3 Open at the USSBA NJ State Championships. The band also received the caption awards of Best Percussion, Best Colorguard, Best Effect, and Best Visual at this state competition. The same year, at the USSBA National Championships, Morris Knolls placed second in their group, also winning Best Colorguard and Best Percussion. The MKMB percussion was titled Grand National Champions, receiving the highest score out of all percussion ensembles at the competition, which included over 70 bands.
- Administration
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Core members of the school's administration are:
- Bill Cleffi - Principal
- Jim Devlin - Assistant Principal
- Erin Morgan - Assistant Principal (eff. August 1, 2009)
- Bill Schilling - Assistant Principal
- Michelle Grajewski - Head of Guidance
- Ken Mullen - Athletic Director
- Both Cleffi and Mullen are graduates of Morris Knolls' sister high school, Morris Hills.
- Student Government
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The Student Government Association (SGA) of Morris Knolls is composed of five elected Senior officers, and six elected representatives from each class. Members of the SGA organize school wide events to promote school spirit, and interact regularly with the Administration regarding school activities and improvements.
- Each class has four elected officers; President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These four officers organize individual class events such as fundraisers, and for the Juniors and Seniors, prom.
- Notable alumni
- Lou Benfatti (born 1971), former defensive tackle for the New York Jets (1994-1996).
- Maggie King, contestant on Couples
- Vickie Paynter, runner-up in Women's Doubles at the 1994 French Open.
- Neal Casal, (born 1968) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter, best known for his work with Ryan Adams and the Cardinals.
- Laura San Giacomo (born 1962), actress known for playing the role of Maya Gallo on Just Shoot Me! and Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman.
- Danielle Deleasa, fiance of Kevin Jonas of The Jonas Brothers
- External links
- Morris Knolls High School
- Morris Hills Regional High School District
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- Data for the Morris Hills Regional High School District, National Center for Education Statistics
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| About This Zip Code (07866) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
22,450 people |
8,215,963 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
45% |
35% |
| Population Average Age |
37 years old
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36 years old |
| Average Household size |
2.8 persons
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2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$75,453
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$55,509 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
6.7 rooms |
5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
44 years old |
47 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
82% / 18% |
62% / 38% |
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