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Fred C. Beyer High

High School · Modesto City High · Modesto, CA

A Modesto City High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1717 Sylvan Ave., Modesto, CA 95355

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation6.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Fred C. Beyer High score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fred C. Beyer High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,128/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Modesto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,460

Median home value

$447,600

Median rent

$1,719/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Learner's AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–101.2 mi8Compare →
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–121.7 mi708Compare →
James C. Enochs HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.7 mi2,369Compare →
Robert Elliott Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.29–122.0 mi596Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Modesto City High

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fred C. Beyer High is listed in Modesto City High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fred C. Beyer High

Fred C. Beyer High is a public high school in Modesto, CA, part of Modesto City High, serving approximately 1,590 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,875 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fred C. Beyer High

What grades does Fred C. Beyer High serve?

Fred C. Beyer High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fred C. Beyer High?

Fred C. Beyer High has an enrollment of approximately 1,590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred C. Beyer High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fred C. Beyer High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fred C. Beyer High rank in CA?

Fred C. Beyer High ranks #5,875 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fred C. Beyer High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fred C. Beyer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fred C. Beyer High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred C. Beyer High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fred C. Beyer High a charter school?

No, Fred C. Beyer High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fred C. Beyer High a Title I school?

No, Fred C. Beyer High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred C. Beyer High?

60.1% of students at Fred C. Beyer High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,590
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Stanislaus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 95355)
60,470
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95355; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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