- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062515003744
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
Modesto High held near 2,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-111 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.1 → 111.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-111 students YoY 062515003744 · Modesto, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,292 enr · 23.2:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students)
Modesto High held near 2,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-111 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.1 → 111.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Modesto 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
- This school
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 Modesto High reports 2,292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Modesto High compares
Modesto 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 2,304
- 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
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 (~2,292 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,516 (2022-23) → 2,405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-111).
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.