- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Modesto, CA
Thomas Downey High
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Downey High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062515003753
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Downey High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #9 of 10
- high schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Downey High has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Downey High ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City High · California
NCES ID 062515003753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Thomas Downey High held near 2,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.1 → 92.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-90 students YoY 062515003753 · Modesto, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,192 enr · 24.6:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students)
Thomas Downey High held near 2,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-90 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.1 → 92.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Downey 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
- This school
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 Thomas Downey High reports 2,192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Downey High compares
Thomas Downey 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,192 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,192
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.3%
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 2192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
White 18.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Thomas Downey High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
How Thomas Downey High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a. Gregori High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James C. Enochs High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Modesto 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Downey 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
- 2,083
- 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
Modesto High
Standard public school
2,292 students 23.2:1 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 (~2,192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Downey High
How many students attend Thomas Downey High?
Thomas Downey High has 2,192 students enrolled. It is a high school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,145 (2022-23) → 2,055 (2023-24), nearly flat (-90).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Downey High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Downey High is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Downey High?
69.9% of students at Thomas Downey High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Downey High?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Downey High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Downey High?
Thomas Downey High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Thomas Downey High rank among high schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Downey High ranks #9 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 Thomas Downey 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.