Modesto High

2,516 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Modesto High School, located at 18 H Street, is the oldest and one of the most prominent educational institutions in Modesto, California. Serving as a cornerstone of the Modesto City Schools district, the campus is deeply rooted in the local community and is well-known for its historic significance, including its iconic, neoclassical architecture. The school prides itself on a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and a strong spirit of school pride, often serving as a central hub for community events and extracurricular activities.

Academically, Modesto High offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both college and the workforce. The school is particularly recognized for its strong athletics department and diverse student organizations, which foster a vibrant campus culture. By balancing its rich historical heritage with modern educational practices, Modesto High continues to strive to provide a supportive and challenging environment for its diverse student body.

2,516

Total Students

99.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Modesto High
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	1,912
Black	53
Asian	180
Two or More	168
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
1,912 (76.0 %)
White
183 (7.3 %)
Asian
180 (7.2 %)
Two or More
168 (6.7 %)
Black
53 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.5 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)

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)574-1776
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,802
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* 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 9 594

Grade 10 616

Grade 11 674

Grade 12 632