Thomas Downey High School

Thomas Downey High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 Coffee Rd,  Modesto, CA
Modesto City High School District
3.9
3.2
2,165 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Baum
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
63.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.4%
State Average
9.9%
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
518:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Hispanic
67.5%
White
19.5%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 307 Students
Modesto Junior College 237 Students
San Francisco State University 213 Students
University of California - Davis 199 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 173 Students
University of California - Berkeley 165 Students
California State University - Sacramento 154 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 148 Students
San José State University 142 Students
University of California - Merced 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 104 Students
Business 100 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Biology 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Chemistry 33 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Education 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 373 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/15/2025
I loved my four years of high school. At first I was scared but throughout the days I had new experiences that made me love Downey. My friends, teachers and faculty members just made the years even better and fun.
5.0 Senior
10/11/2024
The experience I had in Thomas Downey was welcoming. I had a link leader that welcomed me when I was a freshman, and I even decided to be a link leader myself; to welcome freshmen into Thomas Downey. Thomas Downey has lots of resources for students, and Great people that one can talk to.
4.0 Alum
5/21/2024
The best part of my experience were the teachers. Some of the best people I Have met there were all a big help.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/14/2025
The principal is a tool. He has the intellectual capacity of a ground squirrel
5.0 student
10/18/2024
very good school i go there i reccomend
5.0 other
5/4/2015
Dear Community Member,Your comments about Pharmacy School and Pharm.D. graduates reflect either extreme naivety or extreme ignorance! Pharmacy Schools such as UC San Francisco are as competitive as many U.S. Medical Schools and Law Schools. The acceptance rate for recent entering classes at UCSF Pha...
2.0 other
6/24/2013
Recent graduate. Pharm school is cute and everything, but TDHS does not prepare you at all for tracking in to heavy hitting professions like law, medicine, and the more competitive doctorates. I felt vastly unprepared for college compared to my classmates at a prestigious university, and that was de...

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Thomas Downey 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. The school has a total enrollment of 2,165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Thomas Downey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $469,856. Discover additional schools in the area, like Modesto Junior College, Fred C. Beyer High School, Grace M. Davis High School, and more. Learn more about what Modesto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Downey High School.

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