Modesto High
Modesto, CA · Modesto City High · Grades 9-12
883rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Modesto High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Modesto High 883rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Modesto High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 568 students tested
Modesto High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,405 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.5% | 76.5% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.2% | 7.0% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 13.1% | 6.8% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 6.8% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Modesto High
Typical home value $382K in zip 95351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Modesto High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Peter Johansen HighModesto City High · 1.1 mi away1,027th of 1,528
ELA 43% · Math 13% - –Valley Community DayHughson Unified · 3.1 mi away
- –Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)Hughson Unified · 3.1 mi away
- 7Hughson HighHughson Unified · 3.7 mi away547th of 1,528
ELA 64% · Math 25% - 7James C. Enochs HighModesto City High · 4 mi away493rd of 1,528
ELA 61% · Math 33% - 5Thomas Downey HighModesto City High · 4.1 mi away840th of 1,528
ELA 48% · Math 21% - –Whitmore Charter HighCeres Unified · 4.2 mi away · charter
- –Endeavor AlternativeCeres Unified · 4.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Modesto High in?
Modesto High is part of the Modesto City High district in Modesto, California.
Is Modesto High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Modesto High 883rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Modesto High?
Hispanic 77%, Asian 7%, White 7%, Two or more races 7% (2,405 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Modesto High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95351 is $382K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.