Thomas Downey High School
School Overview
Thomas Downey High School is a public school located in Modesto, California. It is a school in Modesto City High School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 20% of students are proficient in Math learning and 51% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,098 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1 where a total of 86 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,098 students are attending Thomas Downey High School. By gender, there are 1,080 and 1,018 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Thomas Downey High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 453 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 228 | 102 | 126 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| White | 186 | 77 | 109 |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 453 | 196 | 257 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 86 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thomas Downey High School and the students to teacher ratio is 24 to 1. 96.5% of teachers are certified. 91.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 86 | Students per teacher: 24 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 83 | 96.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 3.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.2% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 420 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 91,240 Households |
| Population | 273,952 |
| Male | 137,846 |
| Female | 139,174 |
| Child Population | 93,940 |
| Total Housing Units | 94,849 Units |
| Average House Value | $284,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,168 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.00% |
| Average Household Income | $59,368 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.00% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thomas Downey High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 427 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 473 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thomas Downey High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 427 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 101 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 399 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 473 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Modesto City High
In Modesto City High, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MODESTO, California
8 private schools are serving students in MODESTO, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.