Enrollment
2,292
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Modesto, CA
Modesto High
Federal NCES profile for Modesto High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062515003744
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Modesto High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Modesto High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Modesto High ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City High · California
NCES ID 062515003744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Modesto High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Modesto High
Modesto High is a higher-need, large high school in Modesto, California, enrolling 2,292 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,292 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #164, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 2292 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Modesto's high schools, it stands alongside Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students): Modesto High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.2:1 vs 25.5:1).
Modesto City High also operates Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students) and James C. Enochs High (2,304 students) alongside Modesto High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Modesto High compares
Modesto High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,292 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,292
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 2292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.5%
White 6.4%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Modesto High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
How Modesto High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a. Gregori High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James C. Enochs High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Downey High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace M. Davis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Johansen High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Modesto High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
James C. Enochs High
Standard public school
2,304 students 27.1:1 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Modesto High
How many students attend Modesto High?
Modesto High has 2,292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Modesto High?
The student-teacher ratio at Modesto High is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Modesto High?
74.9% of students at Modesto High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Modesto High?
The largest demographic group at Modesto High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Modesto High?
Modesto High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Modesto High rank among high schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Modesto High ranks #4 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.
Is Modesto High a good school?
Modesto High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Modesto City High?
Besides Modesto High, Modesto City High also operates Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students), James C. Enochs High (2,304 students), and Thomas Downey High (2,192 students). See the Modesto City High district page for the complete list.
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