- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Modesto, CA
Joseph a. Gregori High
Federal NCES profile for Joseph a. Gregori High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062515012556
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph a. Gregori High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph a. Gregori High has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph a. Gregori High ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City High · California
NCES ID 062515012556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Joseph a. Gregori High held near 2,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.3 → 98.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+82 students YoY 062515012556 · Modesto, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,346 enr · 25.5:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James C. Enochs High (2,304 students)
Joseph a. Gregori High held near 2,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.3 → 98.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph a. Gregori High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Peter Johansen
Peter Johansen High
2,029 students
What this shows Joseph a. Gregori High reports 2,346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph a. Gregori High compares
Joseph a. Gregori 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,346 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,346
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 18.6%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 8.0%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Joseph a. Gregori High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
How Joseph a. Gregori High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James C. Enochs High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Modesto High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Downey High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace M. Davis High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Johansen High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph a. Gregori 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.
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
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 (~2,346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph a. Gregori High
How many students attend Joseph a. Gregori High?
Joseph a. Gregori High has 2,346 students enrolled. It is a high school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,332 (2022-23) → 2,414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph a. Gregori High?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph a. Gregori High is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph a. Gregori High?
45.8% of students at Joseph a. Gregori High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph a. Gregori High?
The largest demographic group at Joseph a. Gregori High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph a. Gregori High?
Joseph a. Gregori High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph a. Gregori High rank among high schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph a. Gregori High ranks #2 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 Joseph a. Gregori High, Modesto City High also operates James C. Enochs High (2,304 students), Modesto High (2,292 students), and Thomas Downey High (2,192 students). See the Modesto City High district page for the complete list.