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MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Midsize

Reported Enrollment

1,937

students

District

Moorhead Area Public Schools

County Context Score

57/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2300 4TH AVE S, MOORHEAD, MN, 56560

School District

Moorhead Area Public Schools

NCES Identifiers

School ID
272142001084
District ID
2721420

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,937 students

School Setting

Suburb: Midsize

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Clay County has 30 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 16 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Moorhead Area Public Schools, Clay County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Moorhead Area Public Schools.

School scale

1,937 students

MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL reports 1,937 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 12 other high schools in Clay County with enrollment data, 12 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 27 students.

County peer set

13 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 40 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

16 district schools

Moorhead Area Public Schools lists 6 primary, 1 middle, 6 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

6

Middle

1

High

6

Other

3

Nearby context inside Moorhead Area Public Schools

Dorothy Dodds Elementary SchoolKG–4 · Primary · 658 studentsListed
ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARYKG–4 · Primary · 643 studentsListed
Moorhead Online Elementary AcademyKG–6 · Primary · 0 studentsListed
Probstfield ElementaryKG–4 · Primary · 262 studentsListed
Robert Asp ElementaryKG–4 · Primary · 611 studentsListed
S.G. Reinertsen ElementaryKG–4 · Primary · 692 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON SENIOR HIGH9–12449 students
HAWLEY SECONDARY7–12414 students
BARNESVILLE SECONDARY6–12408 students
Moorhead ALC5–12179 students

School Profile FAQ

Is MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Moorhead Area Public Schools.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL with nearby schools?

MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL should be compared with 13 high schools in Clay County, plus other schools in Moorhead Area Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL?

Before using MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Moorhead Area Public Schools.

Part of Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL is one of 16 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 7,412 students across 16 schools.

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Schools in District

16

Reported Enrollment

7,412

16 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • West Central Academy-S4–12 · OtherListed only
  • Moorhead ALC5–12 · HighListed only
  • West Central Academy-N3–12 · OtherListed only
  • PROBSTFIELD CENTER FOR EDUCATIONPK · OtherListed only
  • Robert Asp ElementaryKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARYKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • S.G. Reinertsen ElementaryKG–4 · PrimaryListed only
  • HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL5–8 · MiddleProfile
  • Moorhead ALC - Barnesville7–12 · HighListed only
  • Moorhead ALC: DGF Secondary9–12 · HighListed only

Similar Schools

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON SENIOR HIGH

Grades 9–12
449 students
RegularListed only

HAWLEY SECONDARY

Grades 7–12
414 students
RegularListed only

BARNESVILLE SECONDARY

Grades 6–12
408 students
RegularListed only

Moorhead ALC

Grades 5–12
179 students
AlternativeListed only

ULEN-HITTERDAL SECONDARY

Grades 7–12
126 students
RegularListed only

Clay County Schools

County Context Score

57/100

County-level composite across 30 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor