Morris Hills Regional is a 9-12 district consisting of two high schools, Morris Hills and Morris Knolls High Schools, with a total population of 3,000 students from Denville, Rockaway Borough, Wharton, and Rockaway Township. The two high schools share both teaching staff, curricula, and rank among the top high schools in New Jersey. Morris Hills Regional was also awarded a spot on the College Board’s 2018 AP District Honor Roll for access, equity, and excellence, one of only 373 districts selected for this award in the U.S. and Canada.

There are four available programs for School Choice: the General High School Program, the Aviation Program, the Math and Science Magnet Program, and the International Baccalaureate Program. The General High School Program is our traditional high school program, with over 200 course offerings, including honors and Advanced Placement, art, business, computer science, all academic areas, and 3 world languages.

Academic achievement is not a factor in school choice admission to this program. The Aviation Program affords students the opportunity to complete a 3-year sequence in a hands-on curriculum developed by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association. Students who complete this program have the opportunity to earn their FAA Private Pilot (written) and Part 107 Remote Pilot credential (written). Academic achievement is not a factor in school choice admission to this program; however, students must submit an essay demonstrating interest for admission.

The Math and Science Magnet Program is a specialized four-year program for high-achieving students who are interested in applied mathematics and scientific research. Students must successfully complete Algebra I in the 8th grade and participate in a competitive admissions process in order to be eligible for admission.

The Magnet Program is housed at both Morris Hills High School and Morris Knolls High School. Choice students admitted to the Magnet Program will be placed into the Magnet Program at either high school based on available seats and will not be permitted to choose between the two high schools.

The International Baccalaureate Program is an internationally recognized advanced course of study for motivated students who have an interest in global affairs, writing, and interdisciplinary studies. The program requires students to take courses in 6 core areas, complete an extended essay, and 150 hours of community service. It is highly recommended that students complete Algebra I and Level 1 of a world language in 8th grade. Students must participate in a competitive admissions process in order to be eligible for admission. The IB Program is housed at Morris Knolls High School.

The purpose of the chart below is to inform parents of choice seat availability before the application deadline in early December. After the deadline, the information will be outdated.

The Department of Education limits the number of choice seats that each district can fill. The “maximum number of new choice students that can be enrolled” tells parents how many new choice students the district can enroll in the next school year. If more than the maximum number of applications is received, a lottery will be held and a waitlist will be developed. Waitlists will be developed for all approved choice grades even if no seats are currently available. NA indicates the district is not accepting choice applications for those grades.

Maximum Number of New Choice Students that can be Enrolled: 22