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Modesto High School 

18 H St., Modesto, California | (209) 574-1776

(209) 574-1776

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#10,633 in National Rankings

Overall Score 39.77/100

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Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

2,516

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

Overview of Modesto High School

Modesto High School is ranked 1,145th within California. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Modesto High School is 16%. The total minority enrollment is 93%, and 81% of students are economically disadvantaged. Modesto High School is 1 of 8 high schools in the Modesto City High.

Modesto High School 2024 Rankings

Modesto High School is ranked #10,633 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

39.77

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    16%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    12%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    12%
  • Reading Proficiency

    38%
  • Science Proficiency

    19%
  • Graduation Rate

    90%

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Ranking Factors

How Modesto High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 1,652 schools ranked in California.

College Readiness Index Rank

#8,390

National

#1,066

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#7,935

National

#1,016

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#13,568 (tie)

National

#1,271

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#10,806

National

#1,012

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#11,089 (tie)

National

#1,137 (tie)

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#8,390

#1,066

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#7,935

#1,016

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#13,568 (tie)

#1,271

State Assessment Performance Rank

#10,806

#1,012

Graduation Rate Rank

#11,089 (tie)

#1,137 (tie)

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Students/Teachers at Modesto High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

2,516

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

92.7%

Minority Enrollment

92.7%

Minority Enrollment

76.0%

Hispanic

7.3%

White

7.2%

Asian

6.7%

Two or More Races

2.1%

Black

0.5%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%

American Indian/Alaska Native


Gender Distribution:

Female51%
Male49%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

81%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

75%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

6%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

99

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Test Scores at Modesto High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

14.2/100

Subject Proficiency:

California administered the Smarter Balanced and California Science Test to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

12

16

20

38

44

50

19

19

30

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on Smarter Balanced and California Science Test

23.1%

Smarter Balanced and California Science Test Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Below Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

16.4%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

46.3%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-8.6%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

55.0%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP® and IB

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

16%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

12%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

76%

Exam Pass Rate

75%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance

Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

11%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

10%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

95%

Exam Pass Rate

81%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

90% (somewhat below state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Mid-size City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

N/A

Eligible for Title I Funding

N/A

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

8

Total Students

15,482

College Readiness (district average)

15.1

Proficient in Reading (district average)

44%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

16%

Proficient in Science (district average)

19%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

Modesto High School

18 H St.

Modesto, California 95351

#10,633 in National Rankings

#1,145 in California High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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