For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 17,087 students in Modesto, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Modesto, CA are Hart-ransom Academic Charter, Stanislaus County West Campus and James C. Enochs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Modesto, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Modesto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Modesto, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James C. Enochs High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Modesto, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hart-ransom Academic Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 567-4739
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
James C. Enochs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 2,420 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph A. Gregori High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 Pirrone Rd.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 574-1738
Grades: 9-12
| 2,332 students
Rank: #55.
Fred C. Beyer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1647
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #66.
Valley College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2209 Blue Gum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 238-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #77.
Modesto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18 H St.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,516 students
Rank: #88.
Peter Johansen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 Norseman Dr.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 574-1760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #99.
Petersen Alternative Center For Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 238-6717
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1010.
Grace M. Davis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W. Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1668
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1668
Grades: 9-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Downey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1685
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1685
Grades: 9-12
| 2,145 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Sunrise Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1701
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #1313.
Stanislaus County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Stonum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 541-2217
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 541-2217
Grades: K-12
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stanislaus Alternative Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
1100 H St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yosemite Rop
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1100 H St.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-1500
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-1500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Modesto, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Archway Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
2410 Janna Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-5480
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Community Middle College (Closed 2008)
Charter School
108 Campus Way
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-4415
Grades: 11-12
| 31 students
500 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4110
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3920 Shoemake Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Independence Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3920 Blue Bird Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-4415
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Rt. 1, 6437 Milnes Rd.
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 523-5856
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Modesto Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
426 Locust St
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 576-4011
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
2036 East Hatch Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 538-8082
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
University Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-8
| 290 students
Vocational Education Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2201 Blue Gum Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-7842
Grades: 11
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Modesto, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Modesto, CA include Hart-ransom Academic Charter, Stanislaus County West Campus and James C. Enochs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Modesto?
15 public high schools are located in Modesto.
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto?
Modesto public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Modesto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Modesto include: Fred C. Beyer High School vs. James C. Enochs High School, James C. Enochs High School vs. Fred C. Beyer High School, Grace M. Davis High School vs. Modesto High School
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