- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Modesto, CA
James C. Enochs High
Federal NCES profile for James C. Enochs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062515011812
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James C. Enochs High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 10
- high schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James C. Enochs High has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James C. Enochs High ranks #5 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City High · California
NCES ID 062515011812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
James C. Enochs High held near 2,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 102.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 062515011812 · Modesto, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,304 enr · 27.1:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students)
James C. Enochs High held near 2,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 102.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James C. Enochs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joseph a. Greg
Joseph a. Gregori High
2,346 students
- This school
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
- Peter Johansen
Peter Johansen High
2,029 students
What this shows James C. Enochs High reports 2,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How James C. Enochs High compares
James C. Enochs 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,304 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,304
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
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 2304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 27.1%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 11.1%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, James C. Enochs High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
How James C. Enochs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a. Gregori High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Modesto High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Downey High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grace M. Davis High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter Johansen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James C. Enochs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
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
Fred C. Beyer High
Standard public school
1,609 students 23.7:1 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 (~2,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about James C. Enochs High
How many students attend James C. Enochs High?
James C. Enochs High has 2,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,420 (2022-23) → 2,369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James C. Enochs High?
The student-teacher ratio at James C. Enochs High is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James C. Enochs High?
33.9% of students at James C. Enochs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James C. Enochs High?
The largest demographic group at James C. Enochs High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James C. Enochs High?
James C. Enochs High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 James C. Enochs High rank among high schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, James C. Enochs High ranks #5 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 James C. Enochs High, Modesto City High also operates Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students), Modesto High (2,292 students), and Thomas Downey High (2,192 students). See the Modesto City High district page for the complete list.