MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL
Morris Knolls High School is a public high school that is part of the Morris Hills Regional School District school district, located in DENVILLE, NJ with about 1,494 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 130 teachers, Morris Knolls High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Morris Knolls High School, located in Denville, New Jersey, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Morris Hills Regional District. Known for its strong academic culture and extensive extracurricular offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success. Its campus is recognized for its comprehensive facilities, which support a wide range of programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career-technical education, and a diverse array of elective subjects tailored to student interests.
Beyond the classroom, Morris Knolls maintains a vibrant school spirit characterized by its competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and a vast selection of student-led clubs and organizations. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that encourages civic responsibility and leadership. By blending high academic standards with an active social and extracurricular landscape, Morris Knolls High School remains a focal point of the Denville community, dedicated to the intellectual and personal growth of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Morris Knolls High School at (973) 664-2201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVILLE, NJ 07834-4099
(973) 664-2201
MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DENVILLE, NJ with about 1,494 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Morris Hills Regional School District
- Total Students:
- 1,494
- Teachers:
- 130.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,494 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORRIS KNOLLS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.