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#753 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 38% in state
Moorhead High School
High School · Moorhead Area Public Schools · Moorhead, MN
A Moorhead Area Public Schools high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 4TH AVE S, Moorhead, MN 56560
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Moorhead High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
40.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Moorhead High School 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| West Central Academy-sEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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 High School is listed in Moorhead Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moorhead High School
Moorhead High School is a public high school in Moorhead, MN, part of Moorhead Area Public Schools, serving approximately 2,017 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moorhead High School
What grades does Moorhead High School serve?
Moorhead High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Moorhead High School?
Moorhead High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,017 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorhead High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorhead High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moorhead High School rank in MN?
Moorhead High School ranks #753 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Moorhead High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moorhead High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorhead High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Moorhead High School a charter school?
No, Moorhead High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moorhead High School a Title I school?
No, Moorhead High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moorhead High School?
40.2% of students at Moorhead High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (218) 284-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- 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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