Mount Olive High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Mount Olive Township, in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Mount Olive Township School District.
Serving 1,511 students in grades 9-12, Mount Olive High School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Olive High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mount Olive High School's student population of 1,511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1978
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Mount Olive High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Olive High School is 0.65, 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
#799 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
54%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Mount Olive High School's ranking?
Mount Olive High School is ranked #799 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Olive High School often compared to?
Mount Olive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roxbury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Olive High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Olive High School is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mount Olive High School?
1,511 students attend Mount Olive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mount Olive High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Olive High School?
Mount Olive High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Olive High School offer ?
Mount Olive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Olive High School part of?
Mount Olive High School is part of Mount Olive Township School District.
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