- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Modesto, CA
Fred C. Beyer High
Federal NCES profile for Fred C. Beyer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062515003734
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred C. Beyer High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred C. Beyer High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred C. Beyer High ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City High · California
NCES ID 062515003734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Fred C. Beyer High held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 062515003734 · Modesto, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,609 enr · 23.7:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students)
Fred C. Beyer High held near 1,590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.3 → 74.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fred C. Beyer High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joseph a. Greg
Joseph a. Gregori High
2,346 students
- James C. Enoch
James C. Enochs High
2,304 students
- Modesto High
Modesto High
2,292 students
- Thomas Downey
Thomas Downey High
2,192 students
- Grace M. Davis
Grace M. Davis High
2,083 students
- This school
Fred C. Beyer High
1,609 students
What this shows Fred C. Beyer High reports 1,609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred C. Beyer High compares
Fred C. Beyer High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,609
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
White 26.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Fred C. Beyer High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
How Fred C. Beyer High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a. Gregori High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James C. Enochs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Modesto High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Downey High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace M. Davis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred C. Beyer High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Modesto
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Joseph a. Gregori High
Standard public school
2,346 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
James C. Enochs High
Standard public school
2,304 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Modesto High
Standard public school
2,292 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Downey High
Standard public school
2,192 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Grace M. Davis High
Standard public school
2,083 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Peter Johansen High
Standard public school
2,029 students 25:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred C. Beyer High
How many students attend Fred C. Beyer High?
Fred C. Beyer High has 1,609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,575 (2022-23) → 1,590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred C. Beyer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred C. Beyer High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred C. Beyer High?
50.0% of students at Fred C. Beyer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred C. Beyer High?
The largest demographic group at Fred C. Beyer High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred C. Beyer High?
Fred C. Beyer High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Fred C. Beyer High rank among high schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred C. Beyer High ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Modesto City High?
Besides Fred C. Beyer High, Modesto City High also operates Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students), James C. Enochs High (2,304 students), and Modesto High (2,292 students). See the Modesto City High district page for the complete list.