Morris Hills Regional District

What Morris Hills Regional District does

Morris Hills Regional District is a New Jersey public school district operating two comprehensive high schools—Morris Hills High School in Rockaway Borough (opened 1953, home of the Golden Eagles) and Morris Knolls High School in Denville (opened 1964, home of the Scarlet Knights)—serving students in grades 9-12 from Denville, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, and Wharton. Founded in 1951 and accredited by the NJ Department of Education, the district also admits out-of-district students through the Inter-District School Choice Program (approved 2011 under the School Choice Act) and operates an Adult High School program. Curriculum breadth is a defining characteristic: 160+ academic and occupational/technical courses, 27 AP courses aligned to the College Board AP Capstone framework, plus specialized programs including the Math and Science Magnet Program, the MCVTS-administered Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (at Morris Hills) and Academy for the Performing Arts (at Morris Knolls), the AOPA-partnered Aviation and Aerospace Program, AVID College Prep, Gifted and Talented programming, Title I reading intervention, and full Special Services.

The district's technology stack is a third-party EdTech assembly rather than a proprietary platform: Google Workspace for Education, Follett Aspen Student Information System, a Blackboard-powered mobile app for iOS and Android, a 1:1 Chromebook Initiative with district-issued devices, and operational systems including Frontline Education for substitute scheduling, Naviance for college/career readiness, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, Freshdesk for ticketing, Hibster for HIB reporting, Share 911 for emergency notifications, and Finalsite as the website CMS. There is no documented API surface or AI/ML capability. Recent leadership (Superintendent Nicholas J. Norcia, appointed after serving as Superintendent of Fair Lawn Public Schools; Business Administrator Danielle Matovski, joined September 2025 from Fair Lawn where she oversaw a $144 million budget) signals a deliberate operational upgrade.

Revenue is sourced entirely from public funding—local property taxes, New Jersey state aid, and federal grants—with no tuition charged to in-district or School Choice students. The district employs 501-1,000 staff and is governed by an elected Board of Education. The go-to-market is geographic and residency-based; outreach occurs through the district website (www.mhrd.org), the MHRD mobile app, Aspen parent portal, social media (Facebook, Twitter), and in-person information sessions for magnet/School Choice programs. Distribution is direct through the two physical high schools plus partnership channels via MCVTS academies (county-wide) and the Out-of-District School Choice Program (within 20 miles). No tuition, no commercial customers, no investor structure: this is a government state entity, not an investable enterprise in the conventional PE/VC sense.

Name

Morris Hills Regional District

Legal name

Morris Hills Regional School District

Website

https://mhrd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Morris Hills Regional District is a New Jersey public school district operating two accredited high schools serving grades 9-12 across four sending communities. It delivers 27 AP courses plus magnet, career-technical, and aviation programs funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education (K-12, Grades 9-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Advanced placement curriculum
• Career and technical education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockaway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: The district is funded primarily through local property taxes, state aid, and federal funding. No tuition is charged to in-district students. School Choice students attend at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Morris Hills Regional District is a public regional school district that delivers free grades 9-12 secondary education to resident students of Denville, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, and Wharton (New Jersey) through two accredited high schools — Morris Hills High School and Morris Knolls High School. Its core offering includes a comprehensive college-preparatory and career-technical curriculum with 160+ courses and 27 Advanced Placement offerings, supplemented by magnet programs (Math and Science Magnet), MCVTS partnership academies (Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering; Academy for the Performing Arts), an Aviation and Aerospace program in partnership with AOPA, AVID College Prep, Gifted and Talented, Title I reading support, Special Services, an Adult High School, food service, and student transportation.

Product overview

Morris Hills Regional District is a public high school district operating two comprehensive high schools—Morris Hills High School (Golden Eagles) and Morris Knolls High School (Scarlet Knights)—serving students from Denville, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, and Wharton, New Jersey. The district offers a unified core educational program at both schools supplemented by specialized magnet programs including the Math and Science Magnet Program, Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering, Academy for the Performing Arts, Aviation and Aerospace Program, and AVID College Prep Program. Technology integration is central to the district's mission through its 1:1 Chromebook Initiative and Blackboard-powered mobile app. Additional support services include Title I reading intervention, Special Services for students with disabilities, Gifted and Talented programming, summer acceleration and enrichment programs, adult high school education, and food service managed by Pomptonian. The district participates in both in-district and out-of-district school choice lottery programs, accepting students through New Jersey's School Choice Act.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Morris Hills High School: One of two high schools in the district, located in Rockaway Borough. Home of the Golden Eagles.
• Morris Knolls High School

Products and services

• Morris Hills High School Public high school (Home of the Golden Eagles) serving grades 9-12 students from Wharton, southern Rockaway Township, and Rockaway Borough north of Route 46. Offers a comprehensive academic curriculum with 27+ AP courses, athletics, extracurricular activities, the Academy for Mathematics Science and Engineering (MCVTS partnership), the Math and Science Magnet Program, and AVID College Prep. Accredited by the NJ Department of Education.
• Morris Knolls High School Public high school (Home of the Scarlet Knights) serving grades 9-12 students from Denville, most of Rockaway Township, and Rockaway Borough south of Route 46. Offers a comprehensive academic curriculum with 27+ AP courses, athletics, extracurricular activities, the Academy for the Performing Arts (MCVTS partnership), the Math and Science Magnet Program, and the Aviation and Aerospace program. Accredited by the NJ Department of Education.
• Math and Science Magnet Program Four-year honors program with a rigorous mathematics and science curriculum featuring original student research projects, AP Capstone courses (AP Seminar and AP Research), and partnerships with external experts. Available at both Morris Hills and Morris Knolls High Schools.
• Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Morris County Vocational Technical Schools (MCVTS) Academy located at Morris Hills High School. Rigorous four-year program for Morris County students with technical internships with business and industry partners. Operated through a competitive county-wide admissions process.
• Academy for the Performing Arts Morris County Vocational Technical Schools (MCVTS) Academy located at Morris Knolls High School. Specialization in dance, theatre, or vocal performance, with dual-enrollment opportunities at County College of Morris and performing-arts-industry internships. County-wide competitive admissions.
• Aviation and Aerospace Program Four-year elective sequence delivered in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Students earn Ground Credentials and explore career pathways in manned and unmanned flight.
• AVID College Prep Program Four-year nationally recognized college-prep program for motivated students, including the AVID Elective course focused on career and college readiness through tutorials, field trips, and college admissions preparation. Located at Morris Hills High School; open to students from all four sending districts.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program District-wide offering of 27 College Board Advanced Placement courses spanning English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual & Performing Arts, and World Language. Includes the AP Capstone diploma pathway (AP Seminar and AP Research). District has been recognized on the College Board's AP District Honor Roll.
• Title I Reading Program Pull-out reading intervention program at Morris Hills High School delivered by a certified reading specialist. Targets students identified for Title I services based on prior-year grades, standardized test scores, and/or teacher recommendations to improve literacy skills through individualized instruction.
• 1:1 Chromebook Initiative District-wide program issuing a personal Chromebook to every student for school-year use. Includes acceptable-use policy, help-desk support ([email protected]), and getting-started guides for students and families.
• MHRD Mobile App (Blackboard-powered) Blackboard-powered mobile application available on iOS and Android. Features push notifications, grades, class schedules, and Aspen integration for student information. Students and staff log in using MHRD Gmail credentials via 'Login with Google'.
• Gifted and Talented Program Alternatives for acceleration and enrichment across all six federally recognized categories of giftedness: general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creative and productive thinking, leadership, fine and performing arts, and psychomotor talents.
• Summer Acceleration Program Full-length courses for high school credit including Algebra I, Geometry H, Personal Finance, and SAT Prep. Designed for students taking courses for the first time. Held June-August 2026.
• Summer Enrichment Program Short courses and workshops for enrichment without high school credit. Includes Summer Writing Camp for college application essays, Cybersecurity Workshops for middle-schoolers, and Aviation, Film, and Robotics Preview programs.
• Out-of-District School Choice Program Inter-district school choice program accepting students from outside the district under New Jersey's School Choice Act (signed 2010; district approved to participate in 2011). Students residing within 20 miles can receive transportation or aid-in-lieu from their resident district. No tuition charged.
• In-District School Choice Lottery Intra-district lottery program making up to 15 seats available for incoming freshmen from the four sending districts who wish to transfer between Morris Hills and Morris Knolls. Transportation is guaranteed for lottery winners.
• Special Services Comprehensive support services including transitional support teachers, academic support teachers, special education services, 504 plans, speech-language pathology, and reading specialists. Available at both high schools.
• Food Service Programs School meal program managed by Pomptonian Food Service. Offers breakfast and lunch through the Offer vs. Serve system. Free and reduced meal applications available through MySchoolApps. Summer meal program available. USDA FNS compliant.
• Adult High School Adult education program for individuals seeking to complete their high school diploma. Directed by Yesenia Rivera-Carney (extension 2295). Operated by the Morris Hills Regional District.
• Transportation Services Student transportation including regular bus routes, late-bus schedules for activities, and address lookup to determine school assignment. Transportation Center helpdesk available via Freshdesk at https://mhrddtc.freshdesk.com/support/home.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive college preparation with AP Capstone program and 27 AP courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pomptonian Food ServiceOthersFood service provider managing cafeteria operations at both Morris Hills and Morris Knolls High Schools. Provides meal programs including breakfast and lunch, with menus and nutritional information available through their meal planner platform.
• Morris County Vocational Technical Schools (MCVTS)Strategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for two specialized academies: Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (at Morris Hills High School) and Academy for the Performing Arts (at Morris Knolls High School). MCVTS runs the competitive admissions process for these county-wide programs.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Aviation and Aerospace program with industry credentials for manned and unmanned aircraft systems. AOPA provides curriculum support and industry connections for career pathways in aviation.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganization providing AP curriculum framework, AP exams, and AP Capstone program certification. The district offers 27 AP courses aligned with College Board standards.
• William Paterson UniversityOthersFormer adjunct professor teaching arrangement for undergraduate and graduate special education courses (2006-2012). Also provides educational pathways for teacher preparation.
• Denville Township Public SchoolsOthersSending district that sends students to Morris Hills Regional District for high school education.
• Rockaway Township Public SchoolsOthersSending district that sends students to Morris Hills Regional District for high school education.
• Rockaway Borough Public SchoolsOthersSending district that sends students to Morris Hills Regional District for high school education.
• Wharton Borough Public SchoolsOthersSending district that sends students to Morris Hills Regional District for high school education.
• County College of MorrisOthersPartner college for dual enrollment opportunities, particularly for Academy for the Performing Arts students who may take college courses alongside high school studies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Montville Township Public Schools: A K-12 public school district in Morris County, NJ, with Montville Township HS. Comparable suburban district with similar AP offerings, athletic programs, and 1:1 device initiatives serving a comparable student demographic.
• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools: A K-12 public school district in Morris County, NJ, operating multiple schools including Parsippany Hills HS and Parsippany HS. Directly comparable as a Morris County district with similar demographic profile, comprehensive curriculum, and magnet/academy-style programs.
• Randolph Township Schools: A K-12 public school district in Randolph, Morris County, NJ, with a comparable-sized high school. Shares Morris Hills' suburban Morris County demographic profile and operates similar academic, athletic, and technology programs including 1:1 device initiatives.
• Lenape Regional High School District: A New Jersey regional high school district operating four high schools in Burlington County. Comparable to Morris Hills as a multi-campus regional HS structure with shared district services, magnet/academy options, and AP programming.
• Jefferson Township Public Schools: A K-12 public school district in Morris County, NJ, with Jefferson Township HS. Comparable in scale and curricular breadth, offering similar AP courses, CTE pathways, and extracurricular programming to Morris Hills.
• Roxbury School District: A K-12 public school district in Morris County, NJ, with Roxbury High School as its secondary campus. Geographically adjacent to Morris Hills with overlapping sending areas; offers comparable AP courses, athletics, and co-curricular programming.
• West Morris Regional High School District: A New Jersey regional high school district serving Chester, Mendham, and Washington Townships. Closely comparable to Morris Hills Regional District as a multi-school regional HS district with similar student populations, AP offerings, and athletic/activity programming within the broader Morris County region.
• Hanover Township Public Schools: A K-12 public school district in Morris County, NJ. Comparable to Morris Hills in scale and demographics, operating Whippany Park HS and Memorial Junior HS with similar AP, athletics, and technology integration programs.
• Mount Olive Township School District: A K-12 public school district in Morris County, NJ, with Mount Olive HS. Comparable suburban Morris County district with overlapping feeder patterns, similar AP/college-prep programs, and a similar technology integration footprint.
• Sparta Township Public Schools: A K-12 public school district in Sussex County adjacent to Morris County, NJ, with Sparta HS. Comparable to Morris Hills in size and curricular breadth, offering similar AP courses, athletics, and a comparable public funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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