At a glance
Reported students
2,122
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
111.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
138
Moorhead High School: 2,122 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,893
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Moorhead High School
Moorhead High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Moorhead. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Moorhead Area Public Schools. NCES reports 2,122 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.2%) and Black (12.4%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Moorhead High School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 111.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black12.4%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Moorhead Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moorhead ALC
High · Grades 05–12
138 reported students
Moorhead ALC - Barnesville
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Moorhead ALC: DGF Secondary
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Moorhead High School Career Academy
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Horizon Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
2,158 reported students
Public schools near Moorhead High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead Online Secondary Academy High · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 07–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Moorhead ALC High · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 05–12 | 138 | 1.6 mi |
| Moorhead High School Career Academy High · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Moorhead ALC - Barnesville High · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 07–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Moorhead ALC: DGF Secondary High · Moorhead Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy High · Fargo 1 | 09–12 | 113 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Moorhead High School
What grades does Moorhead High School serve?
Moorhead High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Moorhead Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Moorhead High School?
Moorhead High School reported 2,122 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,893 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Moorhead High School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 2,122 students and 111.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Moorhead High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Moorhead High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Moorhead Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Moorhead High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Moorhead High School in?
Moorhead High School is part of Moorhead Area Public Schools, based in Moorhead, MN, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Moorhead High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Moorhead Online Secondary Academy (under 0.1 mi), Moorhead ALC (1.6 mi), Moorhead High School Career Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.