Modesto City High


Summary:

The Modesto City High school district in California serves 8 high schools, providing education to students in grades 9-12. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with stark differences in academic outcomes and student demographics across the schools.

The top-performing schools in the district are James C. Enochs High and Fred C. Beyer High, both of which consistently rank among the best high schools in California. These schools boast impressive graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic proficiency in core subjects. In contrast, schools like Thomas Downey High, Grace M. Davis High, and Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center struggle with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower academic performance.

The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic outcomes, with the higher-performing schools generally serving a more affluent student population. Additionally, the alternative school, Robert Elliott, faces unique challenges reflected in its high chronic absenteeism rate and low test scores, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources for such programs. Overall, the Modesto City High school district presents a complex landscape, with both high-achieving and underperforming schools, underscoring the importance of addressing inequities and ensuring all students have access to a quality education.

District Detail

 426 Locust St.
Modesto, CA 95351-2699

 (209) 574-1500

SchoolDigger Rank:
752nd of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: 6-12
Students: 15,482

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 8
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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