West Morris Mendham High School

West Morris Regional High School District

www.wmmhs.org

1,012 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Morris Mendham High School, located in Mendham, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the West Morris Regional High School District, it is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and diverse elective opportunities. The school is consistently noted for its high student achievement, competitive college placement rates, and a commitment to fostering a rigorous intellectual environment.

Beyond its academic reputation, Mendham High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement in athletics, the performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school prides itself on a supportive community atmosphere, often highlighting its ability to balance challenging coursework with holistic student development. With a picturesque campus in the heart of Mendham, the school remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in higher education and beyond.

1,012

Total Students

82.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Morris Mendham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	747
Hispanic	141
Black	17
Asian	45
Two or More	62

White
747 (73.8%)
Hispanic
141 (13.9%)
Two or More
62 (6.1%)
Asian
45 (4.4%)
Black
17 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Morris Regional High School District
Phone:	(973)543-2501
Website:	http://www.wmmhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,012
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 218

Grade 10 244

Grade 11 265

Grade 12 285