Serving 292 students in grades 7-12, Moriah Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moriah Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Port Henry, NY, encompassing approximately 71.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 8.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moriah Junior-senior High School's student population of 292 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Welcome to Moriah Central School Home of the Vikings
School Rankings
Moriah Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moriah Junior-senior High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2695 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moriah Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Moriah Junior-senior High School is ranked #2695 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Moriah Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Moriah Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ticonderoga Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moriah Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Moriah Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Moriah Junior-senior High School?
292 students attend Moriah Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Moriah Junior-senior High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moriah Junior-senior High School?
Moriah Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Moriah Junior-senior High School offer ?
Moriah Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moriah Junior-senior High School part of?
Moriah Junior-senior High School is part of Moriah Central School District.
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