Thomas Downey High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Modesto, California 95355 · Modesto City High
#968 of 1,343 high schools in California
#14269 of 16,910 nationally
About Thomas Downey High
Thomas Downey High is a public high located in Modesto, in the Modesto City High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,192 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 968th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (44th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,192.
There are 72 schools in Modesto; Thomas Downey High ranks 39th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thomas Downey High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Downey High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Muir Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students · 536 m away
Rose Avenue Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
561 students · 769 m away
La Loma Junior High
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
705 students · 1.6 km away
Coleman F. Brown Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 1.8 km away
Wilson Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students · 1.9 km away
Standiford Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.0 km away
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Modesto · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students · 2.0 km away
El Vista Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
447 students · 2.2 km away
Orchard Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students · 2.2 km away
Sonoma Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
536 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,194 students
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Redlands · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,189 students
Mountain View High
Mountain View · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
Mira Mesa High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
Clovis West High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,184 students
Mark Keppel High
Alhambra · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,201 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Downey High a good school?
Thomas Downey High has a Success Index (US) of 25.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #968 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thomas Downey High rank in California?
Thomas Downey High ranks #968 of 1,343 high schools in California and #14269 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Downey High?
Thomas Downey High had 2,192 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Downey High a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Downey High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Downey High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Downey High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.