Modesto High
Modesto, CA · Modesto City High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
883rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
18 H St., Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776Official website ↗NCES ID 062515003744Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 568 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,405 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.5% | 76.5% | ▲ 17.0 pts | |
| Asian | 11.8% | 7.0% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 19.6% | 6.8% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 6.8% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $382K in zip 95351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Modesto High
- #1027Peter Johansen HighModesto City High · 1.1 mi away1,027th of 1,528
ELA 43% ▼2 · Math 13% ▼7Compare - –Valley Community DayHughson Unified · 3.1 mi awayCompare
- –Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)Hughson Unified · 3.1 mi awayCompare
- #547Hughson HighHughson Unified · 3.7 mi away547th of 1,528
ELA 64% ▲19 · Math 25% ▲5Compare - #493James C. Enochs HighModesto City High · 4 mi away493rd of 1,528
ELA 61% ▲16 · Math 33% ▲13Compare - #840Thomas Downey HighModesto City High · 4.1 mi away840th of 1,528
ELA 48% ▲3 · Math 21% ▲1Compare - –Whitmore Charter HighCeres Unified · 4.2 mi away · charterCompare
- –Endeavor AlternativeCeres Unified · 4.3 mi awayCompare
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.