Moody High School serves 671 students in grades 9-12.
Moody High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moody High School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moody High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Moody High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
72%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moody High School's ranking?
Moody High School is ranked #831 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moody High School?
The graduation rate of Moody High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Moody High School?
671 students attend Moody High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Moody High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moody High School?
Moody High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Moody High School offer ?
Moody High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Moody High School part of?
Moody High School is part of St Clair County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
Christmas Break (School Closed)
December 18, 2023 (Monday)
Martin Luther King JR Day (School Closed)
January 15, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day (School Closed)
February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (School Closed)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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