Very Good
#619 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 31% in state
Moorhead Alc
High School · Moorhead Area Public Schools · Moorhead, MN
A Moorhead Area Public Schools high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
2777 34TH ST S, Moorhead, MN 56560
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Moorhead Alc score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Moorhead Alc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,056/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorhead), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,114
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Academy-nEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Moorhead High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,017 | Compare → |
| Park Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| West Central Academy-sEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–12 | 3.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moorhead Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moorhead Alc is listed in Moorhead Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moorhead Alc
Moorhead Alc is a public high school in Moorhead, MN, part of Moorhead Area Public Schools, serving approximately 141 students in grades 5th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moorhead Alc
What grades does Moorhead Alc serve?
Moorhead Alc serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Moorhead Alc?
Moorhead Alc has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorhead Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorhead Alc is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moorhead Alc rank in MN?
Moorhead Alc ranks #619 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Moorhead Alc's MySchoolScout rating?
Moorhead Alc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Moorhead Alc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorhead Alc has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Moorhead Alc a charter school?
No, Moorhead Alc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moorhead Alc a Title I school?
No, Moorhead Alc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moorhead Alc?
73.8% of students at Moorhead Alc qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (218) 284-2230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56560)
- 44,156
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56560; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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