MORIARTY HIGH

MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 CENTER ST
MORIARTY, NM 87035
698 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Moriarty High School, located in Moriarty, New Mexico, serves as a central educational institution within the Moriarty-Edgewood School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of students into responsible, contributing members of their community. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Moriarty High School places a strong value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, collaboration, and personal growth outside of the classroom. With a focus on community connection and preparing students for the challenges of the future, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Moriarty area, striving to maintain high standards of integrity and excellence for all its students.
698
Total Students
38.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    371 (53.2 %)
  • White
    299 (42.8 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MORIARTY-EDGEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (505)835-5835
Website: http://mhs.mesd.us/o/mhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 671
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 211
Grade 10 175
Grade 11 177
Grade 12 135
Gender Ratio