MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the MORIAH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT HENRY, NY with about 312 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Port Henry, New York, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Moriah Central School District. Situated in the scenic Adirondack region, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its mission focuses on fostering student growth through a blend of rigorous core curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes character development and academic excellence.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong identity centered around its "Viking" spirit. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL offers various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations designed to prepare graduates for college and career success. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a commitment to educational standards, the school strives to ensure that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world while staying connected to their local roots.

For more information, contact MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 546-3301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

39 VIKING LN
PORT HENRY, NY 12974-9702
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MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT HENRY, NY with about 312 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
312
Teachers:
31.53
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 312 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.