Grace M. Davis High

2,059 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grace M. Davis High School, located in Modesto, California, is a public secondary school serving students in the Modesto City Schools district. Established in 1965, the school is known for its campus atmosphere and deep-rooted history within the local community. It serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Davis High is recognized for its active school spirit, supported by a range of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement and character development. As a staple institution in the Modesto area, it continues to focus on college and career readiness while providing students with opportunities to engage in civic life and personal growth throughout their high school years.

2,059

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grace M. Davis High
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	1,236
Black	81
Asian	139
Two or More	190
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
1,236 (60.1 %)
White
386 (18.8 %)
Two or More
190 (9.2 %)
Asian
139 (6.8 %)
Black
81 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (0.8 %)
American Indian
10 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Modesto City High
Phone:	(209)574-1668
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 516

Grade 10 509

Grade 11 522

Grade 12 512