Morris Knolls High School

www.mhrd.org/mkhs

1,450 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,450

Total Students

132.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morris Knolls High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	874
Hispanic	343
Black	53
Asian	110
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
874 (60.4%)
Hispanic
343 (23.7%)
Asian
110 (7.6%)
Two or More
64 (4.4%)
Black
53 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 Hills Regional School District
Phone:	(973)664-2201
Website:	http://www.mhrd.org/mkhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 329

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 373