Thomas Downey High
Modesto, CA · Modesto City High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
840th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
1000 Coffee Rd., Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1685Official website ↗NCES ID 062515003753Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Downey High 840th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2015 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 558 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,055 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.5% | 68.4% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| White | 34.3% | 18.8% | ▼ 15.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 8.6% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.8 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 $492K in zip 95355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Thomas Downey High in?
Thomas Downey High is part of the Modesto City High district in Modesto, California.
Is Thomas Downey High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Downey High 840th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Downey High?
Hispanic 68%, White 19%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 2% (2,055 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Downey High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95355 is $492K 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.