Moody High School in Moody, Alabama on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Moody High School is a rural public school in Moody, Alabama that is part of St Clair County School District. It serves 704 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.0:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

704 Students

37 Teachers

714 High School Dr

Moody, AL 35004 View local requests

http://moodybluedevils.org

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Moody High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bligh

Mr. Usry

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Moody High School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Moody High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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