Summary:
Morris Hills High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Rockaway, New Jersey, part of the Morris Hills Regional School District, which is ranked 105 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Morris Hills High School consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in subjects like English Language Arts, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II. For example, in 2022-2023, the school had 73% proficiency in 9th grade ELA, compared to the state average of 52.1%. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 94.3% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average, and very low dropout rates. Morris Hills High School excels in supporting students from diverse backgrounds, ranking highly among New Jersey high schools for female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, students with special needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Morris Knolls High School, Morris Hills High School stands out as a top-performing institution. Despite having a more diverse student population compared to some other schools in the area, like Mountain Lakes High School, Morris Hills High School maintains strong academic performance across all racial subgroups. The school's ability to effectively support students from various backgrounds, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is particularly noteworthy.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Morris Hills Regional School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 422 New Jersey High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,656
Feeder schools for Morris Hills High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1
Number of students: 1,187
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
46.0%
White:
38.2%
Asian:
9.0%
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African American:
3.5%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Not Specified:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.4%
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