Moorhead High School is a public high school in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1883, the school serves approximately 2,000 students in grades 9–12. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 18.81.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1883
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(21-22)1%
2%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)20%
10%
Black
(21-22)20%
12%
White
(21-22)51%
63%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)8%
6%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
57%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spuddy
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moorhead Online Secondary Academy?
The graduation rate of Moorhead Online Secondary Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Moorhead Online Secondary Academy?
116 students attend Moorhead Online Secondary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Moorhead Online Secondary Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Moorhead Online Secondary Academy offer ?
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Moorhead Online Secondary Academy part of?
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy is part of Moorhead Area School District.
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