Morristown High School

Summary:

Morristown High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Morristown, New Jersey, with a diverse student population of over 1,600 students. While the school has a strong graduation rate, it faces several key challenges, including racial disparities in academic performance, declining statewide ranking, and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby high-performing schools.

One of Morristown High School's key differentiating factors is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (44.06%) and a lower percentage of White students (43.09%) compared to nearby schools like West Morris Mendham High School, Academy for Performing Arts, and Morris Knolls High School. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, as there are significant disparities in proficiency rates among different racial groups, with White students significantly outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers.

Morristown High School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the nearby high-performing schools. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school had significantly lower proficiency rates in Algebra I (7% proficient) compared to the state average (35.1%) and the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 177th out of 406 New Jersey high schools in 2014-2015 to 205th out of 422 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other high schools in the state, which may be due in part to the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (25.32% receiving free or reduced-price lunch).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 Early Street
       Morristown, NJ  07960


(973) 292-2000

District: Morris School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,700 Help


Feeder schools for Morristown High School:

Elementary:    Mountain Way School
Middle:    Morris Plains Borough School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  1,868

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.1%
White:
43.1%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Compare Details Morristown High School ranks better than 51.4% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Morristown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.1%), White (43.1%), African American (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morristown High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morristown High School is $10,700.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Morristown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Morristown High School 205th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Morristown High School in the ranking list.)

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Morris School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris School District 292nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morristown High School

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Rank History for all students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.31 233rd 343 32.1%
2004 43.24 247th 348 29.0%
2005 54.83 205th 351 41.6%
2006 57.48 201st 357 43.7%
2007 39.75 263rd 361 27.1%
2008 54.82 204th 359 43.2%
2009 67.80 142nd 370 61.6%
2010 56.52 213th 371 42.6%
2011 48.92 248th 378 34.4%
2012 60.67 203rd 388 47.7%
2013 54.49 247th 396 37.6%
2014 53.48 259th 411 37.0%
2015 43.44 177th 406 56.4%
2016 22.80 338th 409 17.4%
2017 29.55 280th 411 31.9%
2018 39.20 222nd 415 46.5%
2019 46.88 182nd 416 56.3%
2021 43.02 192nd 405 52.6%
2022 43.32 187th 415 54.9%
2023 40.50 205th 422 51.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.04 134th 146 8.2%
2019 29.27 97th 138 29.7%
2021 23.52 91st 101 9.9%
2022 27.50 108th 137 21.2%
2023 30.60 113th 161 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.66 108th 355 69.6%
2019 66.99 75th 349 78.5%
2021 59.83 84th 333 74.8%
2022 64.64 63rd 344 81.7%
2023 56.22 92nd 339 72.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.02 322nd 345 6.7%
2019 35.71 219th 347 36.9%
2021 30.67 247th 326 24.2%
2022 41.19 159th 324 50.9%
2023 33.49 213th 344 38.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.80 217th 403 46.2%
2019 50.53 170th 408 58.3%
2021 34.90 239th 402 40.5%
2022 41.91 193rd 414 53.4%
2023 46.18 174th 416 58.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.21 223rd 405 44.9%
2019 49.96 150th 407 63.1%
2021 41.94 197th 402 51.0%
2022 65.58 80th 410 80.5%
2023 57.20 113th 414 72.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.90 106th 198 46.5%
2019 61.85 56th 191 70.7%
2021 48.48 76th 165 53.9%
2022 56.28 61st 175 65.1%
2023 90.64 3rd 172 98.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.49 112th 266 57.9%
2019 56.06 87th 254 65.7%
2021 61.19 56th 247 77.3%
2022 58.30 56th 256 78.1%
2023 62.66 46th 250 81.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.67 343rd 368 6.8%
2019 36.57 216th 364 40.7%
2021 23.72 321st 374 14.2%
2022 32.44 243rd 382 36.4%
2023 28.93 266th 385 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Morristown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.38 119th 340 65.0%
2019 59.74 87th 339 74.3%
2021 50.05 105th 336 68.8%
2022 65.20 62nd 335 81.5%
2023 61.93 73rd 335 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Monday, March 4, 2019

Open Quote It is terrible they’re literally insane a large amount of students walk to school and how do we do this when half of us are snowed in Close Quote



Enrollment information for Morristown High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1182 359 48 69 0 n/a n/a 0 1658
1989 1049 327 48 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1492
1990 877 307 53 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1294
1991 829 267 50 94 0 n/a n/a 0 1240
1992 802 237 38 111 0 n/a n/a 0 1188
1993 772 231 40 123 0 n/a n/a 0 1166
1994 778 231 38 137 0 n/a n/a 0 1184
1995 727 232 47 153 0 n/a n/a 0 1159
1996 727 232 47 153 0 n/a n/a 0 1159
1998 762 220 57 156 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
1999 760 200 58 197 0 n/a n/a 0 1215
2000 804 198 61 227 0 n/a n/a -1 1289
2001 816 199 73 251 0 n/a n/a 0 1339
2002 875 248 85 301 0 n/a n/a 0 1509
2003 875 248 85 301 0 n/a n/a 0 1509
2004 877 252 89 306 0 n/a n/a 0 1524
2005 887 246 81 298 0 n/a n/a 0 1512
2006 841 246 89 280 2 n/a n/a 0 1458
2007 858 243 72 302 2 n/a n/a 0 1477
2008 848 235 74 325 4 n/a n/a 0 1486
2009 867 232 74 303 4 0 0 0 1480
2010 909 220 64 300 3 0 0 0 1496
2011 891 210 70 310 0 0 1 0 1482
2012 847 176 57 269 1 1 0 0 1351
2013 899 182 69 360 1 2 0 0 1513
2014 920 206 75 389 2 3 0 0 1595
2015 950 191 72 456 5 4 0 0 1678
2016 971 190 86 521 3 4 3 0 1778
2017 988 175 86 570 3 3 3 0 1828
2018 972 162 84 565 3 3 4 0 1793
2019 958 158 89 647 1 1 6 0 1860
2020 918 149 83 731 1 1 3 0 1886
2021 889 148 83 706 1 0 6 4 1837
2022 861 129 81 732 0 1 8 8 1820
2023 805 140 74 823 0 2 12 12 1868

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morristown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1658 131.0 12.6 n/a
1989 1492 130.0 11.4 n/a
1990 1294 119.0 10.8 1.1
1991 1240 111.0 11.1 5.5
1992 1188 103.0 11.5 6.2
1993 1166 103.0 11.3 8.7
1994 1184 98.9 12.0 9.5
1995 1159 95.6 12.1 10.3
1996 1159 95.6 12.1 10.3
1998 1195 98.5 12.1 7.9
1999 1215 102.5 11.9 11.4
2000 1289 105.9 12.2 16
2001 1339 107.7 12.4 19.9
2002 1509 120.5 12.5 15.9
2003 1509 120.5 12.5 15.9
2004 1524 124.5 12.2 16.5
2005 1512 122.0 12.4 n/a
2006 1458 125.0 11.7 15.8
2007 1477 117.0 12.6 17.8
2008 1486 106.0 14.0 19.1
2009 1480 119.8 10.3 20.1
2010 1496 108.0 13.8 19.2
2011 1482 100.5 14.7 20.9
2012 1351 115.6 11.6 19.2
2013 1513 113.0 13.3 25.1
2014 1595 120.0 13.2 26.8
2015 1678 124.0 13.5 27.1
2016 1778 126.0 14.1 28.8
2017 1828 125.5 14.5 26.5
2018 1793 131.5 13.6 26.4
2019 1860 133.0 13.9 27.3
2020 1886 134.5 14.0 30
2021 1837 141.0 13.0 28.6
2022 1820 136.5 13.3 13.2
2023 1868 139.5 13.3 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morristown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1658 131.0 12.6 n/a
1989 1492 130.0 11.4 n/a
1990 1294 119.0 10.8 1.1
1991 1240 111.0 11.1 5.5
1992 1188 103.0 11.5 6.2
1993 1166 103.0 11.3 8.7
1994 1184 98.9 12.0 9.5
1995 1159 95.6 12.1 10.3
1996 1159 95.6 12.1 10.3
1998 1195 98.5 12.1 7.9
1999 1215 102.5 11.9 11.4
2000 1289 105.9 12.2 16
2001 1339 107.7 12.4 19.9
2002 1509 120.5 12.5 15.9
2003 1509 120.5 12.5 15.9
2004 1524 124.5 12.2 16.5
2005 1512 122.0 12.4 n/a
2006 1458 125.0 11.7 15.8
2007 1477 117.0 12.6 17.8
2008 1486 106.0 14.0 19.1
2009 1480 119.8 10.3 20.1
2010 1496 108.0 13.8 19.2
2011 1482 100.5 14.7 20.9
2012 1351 115.6 11.6 19.2
2013 1513 113.0 13.3 25.1
2014 1595 120.0 13.2 26.8
2015 1678 124.0 13.5 27.1
2016 1778 126.0 14.1 28.8
2017 1828 125.5 14.5 26.5
2018 1793 131.5 13.6 26.4
2019 1860 133.0 13.9 27.3
2020 1886 134.5 14.0 30
2021 1837 141.0 13.0 28.6
2022 1820 136.5 13.3 13.2
2023 1868 139.5 13.3 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Morristown High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $91 (0.9%) $10,609 (99.1%) $10,700

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morristown High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 182nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 205th of 422 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Morristown High School)68.358.2
 10.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Morris School District)68.358.2
 10.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Morristown High School)18.78.4
 10.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Morris School District)18.78.4
 10.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Morristown High School)64.829.1
 35.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Morris School District)64.829.1
 35.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Morristown High School)87.574
 13.5%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Morris School District)87.574
 13.5%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Morristown High School)6.30
 6.3%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Morris School District)6.30
 6.3%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.2
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Morristown High School)17.37
 10.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Morris School District)45.231.5
 13.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Morristown High School)30.629.1
 1.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Morris School District)36.543.3
 6.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Morristown High School)54.674
 19.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Morris School District)54.674
 19.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18601868
 0.4%
African American158140
 11.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian8974
 16.9%
Hispanic647823
 27.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White958805
 16%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%25.3%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Morristown High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,868 students attended Morristown High School.

Morristown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mountain Way School
Middle : Morris Plains Borough School

Students at Morristown High School are 44% Hispanic, 43% White, 7% African American, 4% Asian.

Morristown High School ranks 205th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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