Morris Hills High School is a comprehensive regional four-year public high school located in the borough of Rockaway, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as one of the two secondary schools of the Morris Hills Regional High School District.
Serving 1,141 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Morris Hills High School's student population of 1,141 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Scarlet, White
School Rankings
Morris Hills 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 Hills High School is 0.63, 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
#538 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
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
10%
10%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
35%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Hills High School's ranking?
Morris Hills High School is ranked #538 out of 2,184 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Morris Hills High School?
1,141 students attend Morris Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Morris Hills High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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