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Thomas Downey High School

Public | 8-12 | 2040 students

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Posted January 12, 2012

I will always remember my years at Downey High with fondness and appreciation. I graduated in the top 5% of my senior class and Downey prepared me extremely well for the rigors of college. In fact, college work actually was easier than some of the Advanced Placement class I took at Downey! I now am a successful Clinical Pharmacist and graduated in the top 5 in my class of 120 students at UC San Francisco School Of Pharmacy thanks to the strong eductional framework Downey provided me.


Posted March 28, 2010

I am a former student of TDHS class of 08. I would say that we have the best choir in the valley. The teacher's are really there to teach, and they really love it. You can tell that they are not just there for the pay check. Downey has a lot of school spirit from teacher to staff to alumni. Something you will learn from Downey is unity, we try not to put people in groups but hey it's high school. Once A Knight Always A Knight.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 28, 2009

Our daughter chose to go to Downey through an intra district transfer. Initially we were preplexed by her decision, however, it was the best decision she could have made. She is now completing her senior year and it is her best yet. The teachers are devoted and hard working. consistanly going beyond the call of duty. The school has a strong sence of tradition and history. She takes pride in her school and we are contiunally impressed with the closeness of the student body. I would strongly reccomend Downey to any parent or student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2008

Downey is an excellent school. The staff works extra hard to create the best learning environment possible - usually with little or no support from the Modesto City Schools governing board and district administration. My child has had a great four years at Downey.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2007

Downey is an incredible school with diverse cultures and highly intellectual teachers.I have only attented one year and already love the atmosphere presented there. Although our grade average is not the highest, our students are the happiest and friendliest around. Out of all the Modesto high schools, I have experienced Downey to be the best because it is welcoming and supportive of all their students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 27, 2007

My son has attended Downey for 2+ years. I would have to rate this school as a complete failure academically, culturally and socially. The adults in charge are for the most part disrespectful of the students, and do not take any resopnsibility for the negative climate that they allow on the campus. They discipline the students frequently, but never for anything that makes sense or for a good cause. I can't say how disappointed I am in the adult leadership there, and how sorry I am for the students who must endure that emotionally and academically destructive environment.
—Submitted by disappointed parent, a parent


Posted January 5, 2007

As a parent I am very disappointed about Downey. I feel that a lot of the staff are more concerned with what the feel is the loss of power. In my personal opinion they do not see children as people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2006

Downey is great for choir! and the performing arts...that's what its all about!
—Submitted by Chelsea, a student


Posted October 8, 2006

Don't be fooled by all these fluffy comments. The truth is that Downey does not prepare students for college. The only good teachers have lef. I graduated top 10% of my class at Downey and was use to receiving only good grades. However, when I attended a prestigious university, it seemed as though I was the only student who had not been prepared for college. Thus, I had to learn how to write all over again. In addition, social life at Downey is horrible, too. Honestly, I would never let my children attend this school if I were a parent.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 6, 2006

I love Downey! I'm going on my third year at this school. (junioryear) I love every min of it! The teachers are great and friendly. Not to mention the pricipals and other staff members. This school is awesome, and I would recomend it to anyone!
—Submitted by Michelle, a student


Posted April 17, 2006

Great school, great programs.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 10, 2005

I feel Downey is one of the best schools in Modesto. My son graduated Downey. My daughter has two more years and Downey and she is loving it here. Counseling staff and the administrators are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2005

Downey's academic programs are wonderful! The teachers and administration are very helpful, and have wonderful programs available. There are many parents involved in different aspects of this school. Downey also provides all music, art, and sports activities available.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 27, 2004

I'm a former student, graduated in 1999, attended Downey for a full term (4 years). I have nothing to compare Downey too, however, my experience was 2nd to none. I enjoyed every minute, and every experience. Everything from the teachers, to the lunch staff was awesome. The teachers that I had personally, made me feel like family and were always there to help. I wouldn't have traded my experience at downey for anything and it is something I will always remember.
—Submitted by Shawn Johnsen, a former student


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API score

745

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2011 to 2012

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API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

9 / 10


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745

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5 / 10

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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 25% in 2012.

263 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
17%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
45%
Biology/Life Sciences

The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 60% in 2012.

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Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 39% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
18%
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

456 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
43%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 18% in 2012.

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3%

2009

 
 
10%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 48% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
35%
Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 22% in 2012.

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World History

The state average for World History was 50% in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 13% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
8%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 42% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
31%
Biology/Life Sciences

The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 43% in 2012.

469 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
43%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 51% in 2012.

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Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 35% in 2012.

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18%
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

463 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
39%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 17% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
13%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 75% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 53% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
48%
World History

The state average for World History was 46% in 2012.

492 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 10% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
7%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 15% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
5%
Biology/Life Sciences

The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 53% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
27%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 34% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
48%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 38% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

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English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

390 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
35%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 9% in 2012.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
10%
High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 49% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
37%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 56% in 2012.

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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

431 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%
World History

The state average for World History was 18% in 2012.

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27%

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Geometry

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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

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Males15%
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White (not Hispanic)24%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Non-economically disadvantaged31%
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Students with no reported disability17%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only20%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented68%
Parent education - not a high school graduate11%
Parent education - high school graduate20%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate29%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state9%

Algebra II

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Males92%
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Economically disadvantaged69%
Non-economically disadvantaged85%
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Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented90%
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Earth Science

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Females30%
Males53%
African American42%
Asian38%
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Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
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Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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White (not Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disability4%
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only47%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented65%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)53%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state38%

English Language Arts

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Females59%
Males50%
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Asian41%
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Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
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Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
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White (not Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability18%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only62%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented90%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)64%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state36%

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Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
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Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students26%
Females26%
Males24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability26%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only26%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented47%
Parent education - not a high school graduate21%
Parent education - high school graduate16%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)34%
Parent education - college graduate29%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate50%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

World History

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
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Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
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Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students9%
Females13%
Males6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)4%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability9%
English learner3%
Fluent-English proficient and English only12%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate10%
Parent education - high school graduate13%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)5%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students35%
Females33%
Males39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability35%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate28%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)37%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate63%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students47%
Females47%
Males47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disability25%
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only52%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)56%
Parent education - college graduate82%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state45%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
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Gifted and talentedn/a
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Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Earth Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students43%
Females49%
Males38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability29%
Students with no reported disability44%
English learner2%
Fluent-English proficient and English only49%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented87%
Parent education - not a high school graduate26%
Parent education - high school graduate42%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate75%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate81%
Parent education - declined to state38%

Geometry

All Students6%
Females4%
Males9%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)9%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability7%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only7%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented13%
Parent education - not a high school graduate3%
Parent education - high school graduate4%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)16%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state0%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

All Students58%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged55%
Students with no reported disability57%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only57%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented57%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students55%
Females55%
Males57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disability42%
Students with no reported disability56%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only61%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate37%
Parent education - high school graduate51%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)68%
Parent education - college graduate71%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate97%
Parent education - declined to state53%

World History

All Students44%
Females37%
Males52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disability21%
Students with no reported disability46%
English learner9%
Fluent-English proficient and English only48%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented76%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate36%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)52%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate79%
Parent education - declined to state51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students5%
Femalesn/a
Males8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability5%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only8%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Algebra II

All Students13%
Females10%
Males19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)13%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Non-economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability13%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only14%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented18%
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate10%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)21%
Parent education - college graduate18%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Biology/Life Sciences

All Students32%
Females33%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability37%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only35%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Chemistry

All Students54%
Females50%
Males59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability56%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented82%
Parent education - not a high school graduate40%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)61%
Parent education - college graduate60%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate72%
Parent education - declined to state45%

Earth Science

All Students8%
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino8%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability8%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students46%
Females44%
Males48%
African Americann/a
Asian55%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Non-economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disability23%
Students with no reported disability47%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only50%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented88%
Parent education - not a high school graduate35%
Parent education - high school graduate37%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)60%
Parent education - college graduate56%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate73%
Parent education - declined to state30%

Geometry

All Students6%
Females7%
Males5%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino5%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)8%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Non-economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability6%
English learner5%
Fluent-English proficient and English only6%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate5%
Parent education - high school graduate7%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)7%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state7%

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)

All Students27%
Females24%
Males31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)27%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Non-economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability28%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only27%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented36%
Parent education - not a high school graduate14%
Parent education - high school graduate19%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)30%
Parent education - college graduate40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate35%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

U.S. History

All Students53%
Females47%
Males59%
African American64%
Asian36%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability60%
English learner12%
Fluent-English proficient and English only59%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented94%
Parent education - not a high school graduate42%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)66%
Parent education - college graduate61%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to state35%

World History

All Studentsn/a
Femalesn/a
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disabilityn/a
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English onlyn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 83% in 2012.

513 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

491 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Females83%
Males74%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)87%
Declined to state85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Economic Status Unknown85%
Students with disability40%
Tested with modificationsn/a
English learner33%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a

Math

All Students83%
Females84%
Males82%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)92%
Declined to state85%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Economic Status Unknown92%
Students with disability53%
Tested with modifications0%
English learner52%
Language Fluency Unknownn/a
Migrant educationn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics. The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California. Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic or Latino 53% 49%
White 36% 28%
African American 4% 7%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1% 1%
Filipino 1% 3%
Multiple or No Response 1% 3%
Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 117%N/A24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 261%N/A52%
Source: 1 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Source: 2 NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 12N/A11
Average years teaching 14N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 12%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
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Modesto, CA 95355
Phone: (209) 576-4211

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