Enrollment
1,816
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Morristown, NJ
Morristown High School
Federal NCES profile for Morristown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341081004366
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morristown High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Morristown High School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morristown High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Morristown, NJ.
School address
District: Morris School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341081004366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morristown High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morristown High School
Morristown High School is a large high school in Morristown, New Jersey, enrolling 1,816 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.3% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,816 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (40%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Morris School District also operates Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students) and Normandy Park School (371 students) alongside Morristown High School.
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 Morristown High School compares
Morristown High School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,816 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,816
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,849
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 40.4%
African American 7.5%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Morristown High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris School District, which includes Morristown High School.
$24,849
Per student
-1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 5.7%
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 Morristown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frelinghuysen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandy Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alfred Vail School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sussex Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morristown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,816 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Morristown High School
How many students attend Morristown High School?
Morristown High School has 1,816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morristown, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morristown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morristown High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morristown High School?
20.3% of students at Morristown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morristown High School?
The largest demographic group at Morristown High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Morristown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morristown High School?
Morristown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Morristown High School rank among public schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Morristown High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Morristown, 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 Morristown on the city page.
Is Morristown High School a good school?
Morristown High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 School District?
Besides Morristown High School, Morris School District also operates Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students), Normandy Park School (371 students), and Alfred Vail School (342 students). See the Morris School District district page for the complete list.
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