Morris Hills High School

520 West Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,185 students in grades 9-12, Morris Hills High School ranks in the top 30% 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 32% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morris Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Morris Hills High School's student population of 1,185 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,185 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
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School Rankings

Morris Hills High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Hills High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#640 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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32%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morris Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morris Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
43%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
40%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Morris Hills High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morris Hills High School's ranking?
Morris Hills High School is ranked #640 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Hills High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Morris Hills High School?
1,185 students attend Morris Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Morris Hills High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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