B+
Above Average
81/100

Moorhead High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2300 4TH AVE S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 44% proficient · 62nd percentile in Minnesota
Graduation
B+
91% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
2,017
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%62/100reading 61st percentile, math 64th percentile among Minnesota high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%73/10091% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate91% (+17 pts vs. state avg 74%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White63%52%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts60th percentile (list)
Black15%15%reading -19 pts, math -4 pts26th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +12 pts, math +6 pts81st percentile (list)
Multiracial70%—reading +15 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading -3 pts, math -10 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2300 4TH AVE S
City Moorhead
ZIP Code 56560
District 2721420
NCES School ID 272142001084
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 56560

Understanding the community around Moorhead High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,107
Per Capita Income $36,021
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $237,200
Median Rent $998
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Moorhead High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.5%
Black 11.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Two or More Races 5.3%
American Indian 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,017
Teachers (FTE) 113.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Moorhead High School?
Moorhead High School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Moorhead High School?
Moorhead High School has 2,017 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Moorhead High School serve?
Moorhead High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Moorhead High School receive per student?
Moorhead High School receives $21,867 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Moorhead High School in 56560 ▼
Avg Home Value
$291,666
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,241
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
41.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026