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Thomas Downey High

Modesto City High · Stanislaus County · 1000 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95355-4204

(209) 574-1685

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4/10
#850
Rank 850 out of 1,227
Top 69%
English Language Arts4/10 · #841 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #909 · 26th percentile
Science5/10 · #769 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Thomas Downey High sits in central Modesto, a city that blends agricultural roots with a growing suburban feel in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The school serves a diverse student population and offers a range of programs and extracurriculars that give students ways to find their footing, even if test scores land in the middle of the pack statewide. Families who are active in their kids' school life and looking for a neighborhood high school with a genuine sense of community may find Downey worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

539 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
344 (64%)
White
111 (21%)
Multiple Races
30 (6%)
Asian
13 (2%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
31 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners145 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged401 (74%)
Students with Disabilities62 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,192
Enrollment
93.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
15.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
2.7%
AP Participation
of students
58
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Knights · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

24
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #631 · 72nd percentile

142 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found