West Morris Mendham High School is home of the Minutemen, and is a four-year comprehensive regional public high school that serves students in ninth though twelfth grades as part of the West Morris Regional High School District.
Serving 1,044 students in grades 9-12, West Morris Mendham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Morris Mendham High School's student population of 1,044 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Morris Mendham High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Morris Mendham High School is 0.43, 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
#246 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
74%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
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 West Morris Mendham High School's ranking?
West Morris Mendham High School is ranked #246 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Morris Mendham High School often compared to?
West Morris Mendham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Morris Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 85%.
How many students attend West Morris Mendham High School?
1,044 students attend West Morris Mendham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Morris Mendham High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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