Morris Knolls High School
50 Knoll Drive, Denville, New Jersey | (973) 664-2201|Award Winning
(973) 664-2201
Award Winning
#1,889 in National Rankings
Overall Score 89.3/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Overview of Morris Knolls High School
Morris Knolls High School is ranked 85th within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Morris Knolls High School is 54%. The total minority enrollment is 37%, and 12% of students are economically disadvantaged. Morris Knolls High School is 1 of 2 high schools in the Morris Hills Regional School District.
Morris Knolls High School 2024 Rankings
Morris Knolls High School is ranked #1,889 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
54%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
38%Mathematics Proficiency
71%Reading Proficiency
78%Science Proficiency
30%Graduation Rate
93%
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How Morris Knolls High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 406 schools ranked in New Jersey.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #1,892 | #100 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #2,271 | #120 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #3,328 | #77 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #4,809 (tie) | #111 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #7,921 (tie) | #241 |
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Students/Teachers at Morris Knolls High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,356
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
36.6%
Minority Enrollment
36.6%
Minority Enrollment
63.2%
White
20.7%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian
4.5%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Black
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
12%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
8%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
3%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
131
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Test Scores at Morris Knolls High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
42.6/100
Subject Proficiency:
New Jersey administered the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
71
74
40
78
73
50
30
35
30
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on New Jersey Student Learning Assessments
81.2%
New Jersey Student Learning Assessments Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
46.4%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
56.0%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
17.3%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
89.9%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
54%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
38%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
71%
Exam Pass Rate
63%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
4%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
4%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
100%
Exam Pass Rate
92%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
93% (around state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large Suburb
Charter School
No
Magnet School
N/A
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
2
Total Students
2,634
College Readiness (district average)
47.2
Proficient in Reading (district average)
73%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
74%
Proficient in Science (district average)
35%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
50 Knoll Drive
Denville, New Jersey 7834
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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