Moore was designed to prepare students for success in post secondary education and in the workplace.

It was the sixth school in the State of Texas to become certified to offer PLTW courses for college credit.

Students must obtain permission from the counselor or school principal to participate at local colleges and universities.

Students took challenging course work, appropriate co-curricular activities and received guidance and counseling to help them enter the college of their choice.

The building that housed the defunct Jefferson-Moore High School was renamed the Waco 9th Grade Center in 1988.

Under the leadership of Dr. Debra Bishop, the school led the district into new education ideas such as job-specific academies, a business advisory board, and extensive college preparation.

Mrs. Reiher continued advancing the school culture and innovations that she helped create as Director of Academies and Assistant Principal during Dr. Bishop's era.

If more students applied than the school had space, a lottery was held to fill remaining slots.