Academic Curriculum
New Jersey State law requires that every student pass the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) and successfully complete the following courses:
| Subject | Years | Credits |
| English | 4 | 20 |
| Health and Physical Education | 4 | 16-20 |
| U.S. History | 2 | 10 |
| World Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Math | 3 | 15 |
| Science | 3 | 15-18 |
| Career Exploration/Consumer Family and Life Skills |
1 | 5 |
| Performing or Visual Arts | 1 | 5 |
In addition, students are required to take swimming in gym for both their Freshman and Junior years. Freshmen take swimming for half of a marking period (two days a week) while Sophomores take it for half of a marking period (one day a week).
Students are required to schedule a minimum of 35 credits for grades 9, 10, 11 and 30 credits for grade 12.In order to graduate from MHS students must successfully complete 135 credits for graduation.
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