- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341081004366
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Morristown High School held near 1,856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 139.5 → 137.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 341081004366 · Morristown, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,816 enr · 13.1:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students)
Morristown High School held near 1,856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 139.5 → 137.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Morristown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Morristown High School
1,816 students
- Frelinghuysen
Frelinghuysen Middle School
1,078 students
- Normandy Park 371
Normandy Park School
371 students
- Alfred Vail Sc 342
Alfred Vail School
342 students
- Sussex Avenue 327
Sussex Avenue School
327 students
- Woodland Schoo 299
Woodland School
299 students
What this shows Morristown High School reports 1,816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morristown High School compares
Morristown High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Morris School District reports $24,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,816 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,868 (2022-23) → 1,856 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.