5.3 avg / 10

Modesto City High School District

School District · Modesto, California

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 15,540

Teachers (FTE): 693

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

8 high

Enrollment

15,540

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.4:1

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

8 high

Enrollment

15,540

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.4:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#563 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below California avg

District size

15,540 students

Much larger than California median

The short answer

Modesto City High ranks #563 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Modesto City High's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are James C. Enochs High (6.8/10), Fred C. Beyer High (5.8/10), and Joseph A. Gregori High (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

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Modesto High

Rates 5.6/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Modesto City High schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Modesto City High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	James C. Enochs High	6.8 / 10	High	+0.3	2,369
2	Fred C. Beyer High	5.8 / 10	High	+0.1	1,590
3	Joseph A. Gregori High	5.6 / 10	High	-0.3	2,414
4	Modesto High	5.6 / 10	High	+0.8	2,405
5	Thomas Downey High	5.0 / 10	High	-0.1	2,055
6	Peter Johansen High	5.0 / 10	High	+0.4	2,000
7	Grace M. Davis High	4.4 / 10	High	-0.7	2,022
8	Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center	4.2 / 10	High	-0.5	596

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Modesto City High

Modesto City High is a Modesto, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 15,540 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Modesto City High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is James C. Enochs High, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Modesto City High students show an average math proficiency of 29.9% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.

The district includes 8 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Modesto City High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.9%

School

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ELA Proficiency 48.1%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Modesto City High with test data.

Schools in Modesto City High

8 schools

High Schools 8

Joseph A. Gregori High

Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center

596 4.2

District Details

State: California
City: Modesto
Total Enrollment: 15,540
Teachers (FTE): 693
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Modesto City High?

Modesto City High has 8 schools in total — 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Modesto City High?

The average composite rating for Modesto City High is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Modesto City High?

Per-pupil spending data for Modesto City High is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Modesto City High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Modesto City High is 22.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Modesto City High?

James C. Enochs High is the highest-rated school in Modesto City High with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Modesto City High?

Across schools in Modesto City High with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Modesto City High compare to other districts in California?

Modesto City High has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.3/10
Math Proficiency: 29.9%
ELA Proficiency: 48.1%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.