For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,184 students in Moorhead, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Moorhead, MN are Moorhead High School, West Central Academy-s and West Central Academy-n. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moorhead, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Moorhead have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Moorhead, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Moorhead High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Moorhead, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moorhead High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #22.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
Alternative School
Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc: Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2202
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 477-9500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 477-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Moorhead, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rralc (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Moorhead, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Moorhead, MN include Moorhead High School, West Central Academy-s and West Central Academy-n.
How many public high schools are located in Moorhead, MN?
9 public high schools are located in Moorhead, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Moorhead, MN?
Moorhead, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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