- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moriarty, NM
Moriarty High
Federal NCES profile for Moriarty High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350189000468
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moriarty High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Moriarty · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moriarty High has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM.
School address
District: Moriarty-Edgewood School District · New Mexico
NCES ID 350189000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Moriarty High held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 350189000468 · Moriarty, NM High · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 17.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Moriarty Elementary (464 students)
Moriarty High held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Moriarty High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moriarty High
671 students
- Moriarty Eleme
Moriarty Elementary
464 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain Elementary
303 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
281 students
- Route 66 Eleme
Route 66 Elementary
278 students
- Moriarty Middl 248
Moriarty Middle
248 students
What this shows Moriarty High reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moriarty High compares
Moriarty High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 41.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Moriarty High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moriarty-Edgewood School District reports $14,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moriarty High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Route 66 Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriarty Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moriarty High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moriarty High
How many students attend Moriarty High?
Moriarty High has 671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moriarty, NM. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moriarty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Moriarty High is 17.7:1, which is 26% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moriarty High?
100.0% of students at Moriarty High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moriarty High?
The largest demographic group at Moriarty High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Moriarty, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moriarty High?
Moriarty High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moriarty High rank among public schools in Moriarty?
By Resource Investment Index, Moriarty High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Moriarty, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moriarty on the city page.
What other schools are in Moriarty-Edgewood School District?
Besides Moriarty High, Moriarty-Edgewood School District also operates Moriarty Elementary (464 students), South Mountain Elementary (303 students), and Edgewood Middle (281 students). See the Moriarty-Edgewood School District district page for the complete list.