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#1196 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 49% in state

Morris County School of Technology

High School · Morris County Vocational School District · Denville, NJ

A Morris County Vocational School District high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 EAST MAIN STREET, Denville, NJ 07834

  • Math 65% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-14.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.9 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$22,675
Chronic Absenteeism3.1%

Students at Morris County School of Technology score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
91%
2024
Math
84%
ELA
98%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Morris County School of Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$162,644

Median home value

$552,300

Median rent

$1,707/mo

College educated

61.6%

Homeownership

85.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.1% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy for Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.6 mi144Compare →
Morris Knolls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.6 mi1,473Compare →
Parsippany Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.7 mi1,021Compare →
Morris Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–122.0 mi394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Morris County Vocational School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$22,675NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Morris County School of Technology is listed in Morris County Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morris County School of Technology

Morris County School of Technology is a public high school in Denville, NJ, part of Morris County Vocational School District, serving approximately 839 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,196 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morris County School of Technology

What grades does Morris County School of Technology serve?

Morris County School of Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Morris County School of Technology?

Morris County School of Technology has an enrollment of approximately 839 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris County School of Technology?

The student-teacher ratio at Morris County School of Technology is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morris County School of Technology rank in NJ?

Morris County School of Technology ranks #1,196 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Morris County School of Technology's MySchoolScout rating?

Morris County School of Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Morris County School of Technology?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris County School of Technology has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Morris County School of Technology a charter school?

No, Morris County School of Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Morris County School of Technology a Title I school?

No, Morris County School of Technology is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morris County School of Technology?

5.6% of students at Morris County School of Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
839
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 07834)
18,203
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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