- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corpus Christi, TX
Moody H S
Federal NCES profile for Moody H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481527001075
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moody H S earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moody H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moody H S ranks #11 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Corpus Christi Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481527001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Moody H S held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.0 → 79.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-66 students YoY 481527001075 · Corpus Christi, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,326 enr · 15.6:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students)
Moody H S held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.0 → 79.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moody H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
2,026 students
- Carroll H S
Carroll H S
1,928 students
- Ray H S
Ray H S
1,578 students
- Roy Miller H S
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
1,424 students
- This school
Moody H S
1,326 students
- King H S
King H S
1,279 students
What this shows Moody H S reports 1,326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moody H S compares
Moody H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,326
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
White 3.6%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Moody H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Corpus Christi Isd reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moody H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moody H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,424
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moody H S
How many students attend Moody H S?
Moody H S has 1,326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,382 (2022-23) → 1,316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moody H S?
81.8% of students at Moody H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moody H S?
The largest demographic group at Moody H S is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moody H S?
Moody H S has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moody H S rank among high schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Moody H S ranks #11 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Corpus Christi Isd?
Besides Moody H S, Corpus Christi Isd also operates Veterans Memorial H S (2,026 students), Carroll H S (1,928 students), and Ray H S (1,578 students). See the Corpus Christi Isd district page for the complete list.