Summary:
The zip code 12974 contains a single public high school, Moriah Junior-Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Moriah Central School District. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. However, the school performs better on Regents exams, exceeding the state average in Algebra II and matching or coming close in other subjects.
Despite high spending per student of $31,230 and a low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the academic performance at Moriah Junior-Senior High School has been declining, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 670 out of 1,228 in 2022-23 to 794 out of 1,234 in 2024-25. The school serves a relatively high-need student population, with 40.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
Overall, Moriah Junior-Senior High School appears to be struggling to translate its high level of resources into strong academic outcomes for its students. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of these issues and identify potential strategies for improvement to better support the educational needs of the community.
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