Moravia High School is an Appanoose County secondary school located in Moravia, Iowa, USA, part of the Moravia Community School District. The sports teams are collectively called "The Mohawks". A small school district, it has been growing in recent years.
Serving 207 students in grades 6-12, Moravia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moravia High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Moravia, IA, encompassing approximately 181.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moravia High School's student population of 207 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
207 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moravia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moravia High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Mohawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moravia High School's ranking?
Moravia High School is ranked #845 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moravia High School?
The graduation rate of Moravia High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Moravia High School?
207 students attend Moravia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Moravia High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moravia High School?
Moravia High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moravia High School offer ?
Moravia High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moravia High School part of?
Moravia High School is part of Moravia Comm School District.
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