- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mendham, NJ
West Morris Mendham High School
Federal NCES profile for West Morris Mendham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341755004552
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Morris Mendham High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mendham · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Morris Mendham High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Morris Mendham High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mendham, NJ.
School address
District: West Morris Regional High School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341755004552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
West Morris Mendham High School held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.2 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 341755004552 · Mendham, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 11.5:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Morris Central High School (1,015 students)
West Morris Mendham High School held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.2 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How West Morris Mendham High School compares
West Morris Mendham 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, West Morris Mendham High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for West Morris Regional High School District reports $26,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Morris Mendham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Morris Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Morris Mendham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~1,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Morris Mendham High School
How many students attend West Morris Mendham High School?
West Morris Mendham High School has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mendham, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,077 (2022-23) → 1,044 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Morris Mendham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Morris Mendham High School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Morris Mendham High School?
1.0% of students at West Morris Mendham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Morris Mendham High School?
The largest demographic group at West Morris Mendham High School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Mendham, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Morris Mendham High School?
West Morris Mendham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 West Morris Mendham High School rank among public schools in Mendham?
By Resource Investment Index, West Morris Mendham High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mendham, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Morris Regional High School District?
Besides West Morris Mendham High School, West Morris Regional High School District also operates West Morris Central High School (1,015 students). See the West Morris Regional High School District district page for the complete list.