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Modesto High School

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  • 18 H St.
  • Modesto, CA 95351
  • (209) 576-4401
Public | Grades 9-12 | Modesto City High School District
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About Modesto High School

  • Modesto High School is located in Modesto, CA and is one of 7 high schools in Modesto City High School District. It is a public school that serves 3035 students in grades 9-12.

    Modesto High School did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Modesto High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

    A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.

    Modesto High School had an API growth score of 725 in 2009. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Modesto High School's 2009 base score was 732 and the school did not meet its 2009 school-wide growth target.

    In 2008, Modesto High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Modesto High School's students and teachers.

Modesto High School Student Diversity

  • Students by Ethnicity (2008)
  • Hispanic 52 %
  • White 24 %
  • Asian 13 %
  • Black 6 %
  • Multiple or No Response 2 %
  • Pacific Islander 1 %
  • Filipino 1 %
  • American Indian/Alaskan Native < 1 %
  • Students by Gender (2008)
  •   Male 50%
  •   Female 50%
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Modesto High School Reviews

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by a  Student  
I loved Modesto High. It was the one and only High School I attended, but it was great. I made many friends and had wonderful teachers, that to this day I still think of and feel lucky enough to have had them. Like my freshman year English teacher Mr. Murry and my Sophmore year Eng. Mrs. Plalitz, they both were wonderful teachers! Modesto high also has the greatest art teachers ever! Mr. Tomao, Mrs. V and Mr. Mitchell. The Faculty in all seems to have a understanding and caring for the well-being of there students. Its an awesome school, seriously don't judge a book by its cover, because its truly one of the best schools in Modesto with lots to offer. I hope that one day my children will attend this school and be lucky enough to get some of my old teachers!
Feb 17, 2009
Rated
by a  Student  
I miss all my teachers at Modesto High. Even if they don't remember me, I will never forget that semester I spent being their student.. I would like to say Hi!!  to some of the teachers.. Mrs. Cannizarro, Mr. Durr, Mr. Petterson and Mr. Gascon. And "Hi!!" and "Thank you" to the lady who used to be my counselor. She helped me a lot!! And offcourse I will never forget the best principal of the world, Mr. Ramos. The staff at Modesto High is made with really nice and lovely people who would always be there to help me. The people I met there became friends that I will always carry on my heart as really special. The whole campus and the buildings are beautiful, good job!!! I LOVE this school, this was the first High school I attendet to, And will always be the #1!!
Dec 29, 2008
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by a  Other  james
Best school. Great for everyone becuase it it so diverse. The staff is great and very kind. They all care about the well being as well as future of each and every student. They try to help them in any way possible. Any they offer many fun programs as well as great sports programs to help teach student responsability, hard work, and the true meaning of teamwork.
Dec 18, 2008
 

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