Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

1,450

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

132.01

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,295

Morris Knolls High School: 1,450 reported students.

State peer staffing position

31st percentile

11:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,461
Teachers (FTE): 165.98
Student–teacher ratio: 8.8:1

What the reported data says about Morris Knolls High School

Morris Knolls High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rockaway. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Morris Hills Regional School District. NCES reports 1,450 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, close to the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Morris Knolls High School

1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 132.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.1%
Students with disabilities: 24.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 15%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 7
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 4
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White60.3%
Hispanic23.7%
Black3.7%
Asian7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

26 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Morris Hills High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,140 reported students

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Public schools near Morris Knolls High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Academy for Performing Arts High · Morris County Vocational School District	09–12	144	under 0.1 mi
Morris Hills High School High · Morris Hills Regional School District	09–12	1,140	1.1 mi
Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering High · Morris County Vocational School District	09–12	181	1.1 mi
Morris County School of Technology High · Morris County Vocational School District	09–12	885	1.6 mi
Dover High School High · Dover Public School District	09–12	1,167	2.8 mi
Parsippany Hills High School High · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District	09–12	1,035	3.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Morris Knolls High School

What grades does Morris Knolls High School serve?

Morris Knolls High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Morris Hills Regional School District.

How many students attend Morris Knolls High School?

Morris Knolls High School reported 1,450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,461 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Morris Knolls High School?

The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 1,450 students and 132.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Morris Knolls High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Morris Knolls High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Morris Knolls High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

15% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Morris Knolls High School in?

Morris Knolls High School is part of Morris Hills Regional School District, based in Rockaway, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Morris Knolls High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy for Performing Arts (under 0.1 mi), Morris Hills High School (1.1 mi), Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.