Morristown High School

(973)292-2000

www.morrisschooldistrict.org

1,868 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Morristown High School, located at 50 Early Street in Morristown, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Morris School District, the school functions as a regional hub, enrolling students from Morristown and the surrounding communities of Morris Township and Morris Plains. Known for its rich history and diverse student body, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity.

The school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational opportunities, alongside a robust selection of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a variety of athletics, performing arts programs, and academic clubs, which foster a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, Morristown High School emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character, striving to provide a supportive environment that reflects the cultural and economic diversity of its constituent towns.

1,868

Total Students

139.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morristown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	805
Hispanic	823
Black	140
Asian	74
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
823 (44.3 %)
White
805 (43.4 %)
Black
140 (7.5 %)
Asian
74 (4.0 %)
Two or More
12 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Morris School District
Phone:	(973)292-2000
Website:	http://www.morrisschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	139.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	619
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 484

Grade 10 491

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 444

Ungraded 23