Morris Catholic High School is a coeducational college preparatory school, founded in 1957 as a regional high school of the Diocese of Paterson. The school enrolls 490 students, grades 9 through 12. The student community body is comprised of Catholic and non-Catholic students from 40 nearby communities of northwest New Jersey. It is located in Denville, New Jersey, a suburban town, 35 miles west of New York City. Situated on thirty-three scenic acres, Morris Catholic is easily accessible to Routes 80 and 46 and NJ Transit train service.
A
well-qualified team of nearly 50 teachers and administrators, 70% of whom
possess advanced degrees, staffs Morris Catholic. The Sisters of Christian
Charity have taught at MCHS since it’s founding in 1957. Today, a diocesan
priest, an ordained deacon and dedicated laity join in providing an excellent
educational environment to the young people of the area.
The
school’s environment is rich with tradition, spirituality, respect and warmth.
Visitors often comment on their feeling welcomed and comfortable in our school.
This sense of welcome and acceptance, coupled with a healthy awareness of
order, make MCHS an ideal placement for the college-prep high school student.
Our
graduates are accepted to and attend some of the finest colleges and
universities in the United States. Out of the 104 members of the Class of 2008,
99% of the graduates selected to attend either a four or two year college or
university.
These
statistics clearly reflect, not just the fine academic program at MCHS, but the
high caliber of the hard-working students that contribute to the community.
Morris
Catholic has much available in terms of extra-curricular activities, which
complement our well-defined, core academic program. Our Athletic Department
offers eighteen varsity sports including the recent addition junior varsity
hockey. We are proud of our newly renovated, state-of-the-art, synthetic grass
athletic fields, which allow for safer, well-maintained playing conditions and
may be shared with local community groups too.