Morris Knolls High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Denville Township and most of Rockaway Township in Morris County, in the ...
Serving 1,473 students in grades 9-12, Morris Knolls High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 1,473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Knolls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Morris Knolls High School's student population of 1,473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Morris Knolls High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Knolls High School is 0.56, 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
#576 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
62%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Morris Knolls High School's ranking?
Morris Knolls High School is ranked #576 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Morris Knolls High School often compared to?
Morris Knolls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Knolls High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Knolls High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Morris Knolls High School?
1,473 students attend Morris Knolls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Morris Knolls High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Knolls High School?
Morris Knolls High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Morris Knolls High School offer ?
Morris Knolls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Knolls High School part of?
Morris Knolls High School is part of Morris Hills Regional School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
I am a currently student of mkhs at rockaway . i started school this year . i experienced best evere i had so i will recomend
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