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Morris Hills High School, located in Rockaway, New Jersey, serves the residential communities of Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, and Wharton. Our current enrollment in Grades 9 to 12 is 1,229, and we support 28 varsity sports. MH is home to the Academy of Mathematics, Science and Engineering, a partnership with Morris County School of Technology. MH also offers a Magnet Program that focuses on research in the fields of math and science.

The school was first opened for classes on September 9, 1953. A 39 acre site that was the former Gunther Estate serves as the campus. MH has been nationally recognized in various activities including Athletics, Music, Academics, and Staff Development. Home of the Scarlet Knights, MH was named a Star School by the NJ Department of Education. In addition, Morris Hills has been listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine as a Top Public School and recently received a Silver Award from US News and World Report. Click here for more info.