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West Morris Mendham High School

65 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945

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Top 5%

Tel: (973) 543-2501

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West Morris Mendham High School serves 1,142 students in grades 9-12.

West Morris Mendham High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West Morris Mendham High School's student population of 1,142 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,142 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

92 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West Morris Mendham High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Morris Mendham High School is 0.33, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#38 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

63%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

81%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

10%

31%

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Black

15%

White

81%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.71

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Graduation Rate

97%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

West Morris Regional High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Morris Mendham High School's ranking?

West Morris Mendham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of West Morris Mendham High School?

The graduation rate of West Morris Mendham High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90%.

How many students attend West Morris Mendham High School?

1,142 students attend West Morris Mendham High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of West Morris Mendham High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Morris Mendham High School?

West Morris Mendham High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does West Morris Mendham High School offer ?

West Morris Mendham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is West Morris Mendham High School part of?

West Morris Mendham High School is part of West Morris Regional High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education