Moriarty High School

The policies at MHS are outdated and seek to punish students out of spite, rather than to improve on issues. Speaking of "outdated" I have to mention the transphobic remarks made during class by a certain P.E./Health teacher, when she was supposed to be educating students, instead of spewing curriculum-irrelevant prejudice. Other than just all-around abysmal math teachers, their staff is just very out of touch with students. There's very much a "just doing my job" -without regard for individual students or actual learning- kind of mindset. And it's almost as if the principle/ assistant principles get a kick out of punishing students, dealing out over-the-top punishments to keep kids quiet.
--Submitted by a parent

I rate this school TERRIBLE! As a parent, who received a telephone call from a teacher regarding my child's grades dropping, I immediately made an appointment, to see what can be done to assist. Well, I met with the Counselors, who indicated that just because the child is failing this class and grades dropping in this class ... she will still pass the semester with a C- or D Average. Thanks for the motivation and encouragement.
--Submitted by a parent

My brother graduated in '07. He says that there weren't any popular cliques, bullies, or anything. He's quite smart, and I'm coming here when I'm older. He gives it four stars.

As a former student I must say that the school overall is alright when compared to most public schools in Albuquerque. Torrance county is littered w/ "poor man's mentality" and that mindset has been given to each generation. It's not the job of the teachers and staff to be the educator, parent, and disciplinarianm however, that role has been thrust upon them and although they're given that resonsibility, they're not given the authority. So basically the kids run the school. Lack of parenting and discipline at home has turned this school into a jungle. Educators can only do so much, and the "it's ok try again" mentality isn't working. Raise your kids right and they'll be fine here. It starts w/ you.

I find that this school has a high level of incompetence at the administration level and it disappoints me to send my children to such a school. I have to choose one star grade for the principal because they have nothing lower. The only thing I like about this school is it has a great auto teacher who really cares about his students.
--Submitted by a parent

this school is terrible, parents do not send your child here
--Submitted by a parent

This special ed program rocks! By far the best out of the 8 my daughter has been in during our travels.
--Submitted by a parent

Moriarty High has it's problems, but over all it is almost acceptable
--Submitted by a parent

My grandson is enrolled in the 'Crossroads' program at Moriarty High School and he is actually 'learning' something, after two awful years at the Middle school here. Hats off to Mr. Bond and Ms. V. Thank-you
--Submitted by a parent

I attended Moriarty High School a few years ago as a senior and have to say it was a disappointment for me as a student. I have been to several high schools internationally and this was the worst of all the ones I have personally attended. The main issue I had with MHS was that it caters neither for bright students or for students who need extra help. For me, the content of all classes was insanely easy and not challenging at all, and my teachers did not know how to make it more rewarding for me. Despite this, I was shocked to see how many students were failing their classes. The teachers were all very nice, but I was under the impression that they did not really care or try to help those who were failing. I think this is a serious problem, because good education is vital for all.
--Submitted by a student