Morristown High School is a four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from three communities in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Morris School District.
Serving 1,856 students in grades 9-12, Morristown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 58% 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: 1,856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morristown High School's student population of 1,856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Year Founded
1869
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Morristown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morristown High School is 0.62, 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
#1227 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
45%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
42%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Morristown High School's ranking?
Morristown High School is ranked #1227 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morristown High School?
The graduation rate of Morristown High School is 89%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Morristown High School?
1,856 students attend Morristown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Morristown High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morristown High School?
Morristown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morristown High School offer ?
Morristown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morristown High School part of?
Morristown High School is part of Morris School District.
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