MORIAH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MORIAH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
39 VIKING LN
PORT HENRY, NY 12974
316 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
316
Total Students
34.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    311 (98.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
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: MORIAH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)546-3301
Website: http://www.moriahk12.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 7 42
Grade 8 52
Grade 9 51
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 48
Ungraded 3
Gender Ratio