Modesto High School

Modesto High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18 H St,  Modesto, CA
Modesto City High School District
4.1
3.7
2,517 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Manning
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
55.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
7.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
3.8%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
77.1%
Asian
6.8%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
2%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Stanislaus 669 Students
University of California - Davis 400 Students
Modesto Junior College 390 Students
San Francisco State University 373 Students
University of California - Merced 373 Students
University of California - Berkeley 358 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 323 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 320 Students
University of San Francisco 293 Students
California State University - Sacramento 272 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 187 Students
Business 172 Students
Nursing 158 Students
Psychology 149 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 101 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Criminology 69 Students
Chemistry 57 Students
Political Science and Government 56 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 398 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/24/2025
I have really liked my time at Modesto High School. The staff is very kind and helpful when it comes to the students whether it be academics or personal. I think the only time i've had bad experiences is because of the students. They can be unkind and rude to other students and staff, but other than that I've had a good time.
5.0 Senior
7/11/2025
I have had a great experience at modesto high because first off there are amazing staff and students attending here. I have found my life long friends and the courses are pretty challenging helping me grow in my academics. I would want to say that there could be more reasorces for non-English speakers because there is a lot of difficulty with translating.
4.0 Alum
6/7/2025
Great programs like AVID, PAA, and IB. Partaking in these programs certainly make the experience and involvement at school better
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/20/2024
I am so disappointed in the new administration. The IB program is not what it used to be. All the good teachers have retired. Some of the teachers are rude and sarcastic to students, instead of bringing their spirits up they criticize them. I have brough up concerns with assistant principal and want...
5.0 other
10/12/2014
This school is great in many ways! I wouldn't want to move to any other school.
5.0 student
5/5/2010
I wouldn't have changed my high school experience at all. Great school academically with the IB Program, as well as the opportunity to be partial IB and/or AP and CP classes. School spirit is great here-pep rallies at other schools don't compare, and other extra-curricular activites are great too.
student
3/10/2010
the teachers that teach at this school take time to teach their students.

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Modesto High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Modesto, CA and is served by the Modesto City High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,517 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Modesto High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $376,667. Discover additional schools in the area, like Modesto Junior College, Stanislaus County West Campus, Stanislaus County Special Education School, and more. Learn more about what Modesto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Modesto High School.

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