Enrollment
1,012
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341755004552
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mendham · Resource Index
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Morris Mendham High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Morris Mendham High School
West Morris Mendham High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Mendham, New Jersey, enrolling 1,012 students.
At 11.5:1, 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, 1.0% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the New Jersey average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 156 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, West Morris Regional High School District, also runs West Morris Central High School (1,015 students).
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 West Morris Mendham High School compares
West Morris Mendham 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Morris Regional High School District, which includes West Morris Mendham High School.
$25,031
Per student
+0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.1%
State 23.5%
Federal 2.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,012 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 60/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Mendham on the city page.
Is West Morris Mendham High School a good school?
West Morris Mendham High School earns 60/100 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 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.
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