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18 H Street, Modesto, CA 95351-3203
Summary
Modesto High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 21.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 938/1,596 (41st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 793/1,596 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,292 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,919 (83.7%) |
| English Learners | 592 (25.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 9.7 points over the full period.
•Math +9.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
46.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 938 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
21.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Modesto High compare within the district?
Modesto High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Modesto City High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Modesto High rank in California?
Modesto High ranks No. 938 of 1,596 in reading and No. 793 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Modesto High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.2% meet the reading standard and 18.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Modesto High compare with other schools in Modesto?
Modesto High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Modesto High compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Modesto High is No. 16 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto HighThis school | 21.3% | 46.1% |
| Fred C. Beyer High | 33.0% | 56.6% |
| Grace M. Davis High | 12.5% | 37.2% |
