5.3 avg / 10

Modesto City High School District

School District · Modesto, California

Last updated: May 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

How this district compares

California rank

#605 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below California avg

District size

15,540 students

Much larger than California median

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 Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Modesto City High students show an average math proficiency of 19.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.

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 19.6%

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N/A

ELA Proficiency 45.6%

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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

Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center

Joseph A. Gregori High

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?

Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is the highest-rated school in Modesto City High with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Modesto City High?

Across schools in Modesto City High with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.3/10
Math Proficiency: 19.6%
ELA Proficiency: 45.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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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.