Thomas Downey High

2,145 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas Downey High School, located at 1000 Coffee Road in Modesto, California, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Modesto City Schools district. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes college and career readiness while encouraging students to engage in school spirit and community involvement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thomas Downey High is well-regarded for its robust career technical education (CTE) programs and its tradition of athletic excellence. The school provides a supportive atmosphere designed to help students transition from adolescence to adulthood, often leveraging its long-standing presence in Modesto to maintain strong ties with local alumni and the surrounding area. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school remains a central pillar of the Modesto educational landscape.

2,145

Total Students

89.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Downey High
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	1,447
Black	37
Asian	43
Two or More	182
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,447 (67.5 %)
White
419 (19.5 %)
Two or More
182 (8.5 %)
Asian
43 (2.0 %)
Black
37 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (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)574-1685
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 597

Grade 10 518

Grade 11 487

Grade 12 543