Morris Knolls High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Denville Township and most of Rockaway Township in Morris County, in the ...
Serving 1,450 students in grades 9-12, Morris Knolls 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 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Knolls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Morris Knolls High School's student population of 1,450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morris Knolls High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Knolls High School is 0.58, 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
#444 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Knolls High School's ranking?
Morris Knolls High School is ranked #444 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Morris Knolls High School often compared to?
Morris Knolls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Knolls High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Knolls High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Morris Knolls High School?
1,450 students attend Morris Knolls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Morris Knolls High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris Knolls High School?
Morris Knolls High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morris Knolls High School offer ?
Morris Knolls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Knolls High School part of?
Morris Knolls High School is part of Morris Hills Regional School District.
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