Enrollment
885
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Denville, NJ
Morris County School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Morris County School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341072004348
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris County School of Technology earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Denville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris County School of Technology has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris County School of Technology ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Denville, NJ.
School address
District: Morris County Vocational School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341072004348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morris County School of Technology compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morris County School of Technology
Morris County School of Technology is a lower-poverty, large high school in Denville, New Jersey, enrolling 885 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.9% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 885 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Morris County Vocational School District also operates Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering (181 students) and Academy for Performing Arts (144 students) alongside Morris County School of Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morris County School of Technology compares
Morris County School of Technology on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Asian 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Morris County School of Technology is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris County Vocational School District, which includes Morris County School of Technology.
$22,413
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.5%
State 18.7%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morris County School of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Academy for Performing Arts | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Athletic Training and Physical Therapy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Academy for Environmental Science | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Academy for Biotechnology | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Morris County School of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 88/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 76/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~885 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morris County School of Technology
How many students attend Morris County School of Technology?
Morris County School of Technology has 885 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris County School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris County School of Technology is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris County School of Technology?
2.9% of students at Morris County School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris County School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Morris County School of Technology is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Denville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris County School of Technology?
Morris County School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morris County School of Technology rank among public schools in Denville?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris County School of Technology ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Denville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Denville on the city page.
Is Morris County School of Technology a good school?
Morris County School of Technology earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morris County Vocational School District?
Besides Morris County School of Technology, Morris County Vocational School District also operates Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering (181 students), Academy for Performing Arts (144 students), and Athletic Training and Physical Therapy (62 students). See the Morris County Vocational School District district page for the complete list.
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