How does James C. Enochs High compare to other high schools in Modesto?

James C. Enochs High has a SchoolScope composite score of 61.8/100, placing it at the 79th percentile statewide. 23% of students exceed standard, with a total of 1,072 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at James C. Enochs High?

22.8% of students at James C. Enochs High exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 46.6% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at James C. Enochs High?

12.8% of students at James C. Enochs High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

James C. Enochs High

High School

Modesto City High ModestoStanislaus County95355

📍 3201 Sylvan Avenue

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of 1,739 California high schools

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Composite scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data from the California Dept. of Education (CAASPP, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates). They are not official CDE ratings and should not be the sole basis for school decisions. See methodology.

School overview

Enrollment

2,369 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

Free/Reduced Lunch

41%

Teachers

102 full-time

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

97.7%

AP Exam Prepared

56.2%

A-G Completion

52.9%

College-Going Rate

72.3%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

ELA Year-over-Year

Declined Significantly

-21.3 pts DFS change

Math Year-over-Year

Declined

-3.0 pts DFS change

EL Proficiency (ELPAC)

22.1%

English learners at Level 4 (Well Developed) · 104 tested

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Student demographics

Hispanic46.1%

White27.7%

Asian7.3%

Black2.9%

Other16.0%

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for James C. Enochs High
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	22.8%
Met Standard	23.8%
Below Standard	53.4%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "47% proficient" for James C. Enochs High and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

22.8% of students exceeded standard while 23.8% met it. That exceeded rate is 7.3 points above the state average of 15.5%. That's 9.7 points above the Modesto City High district average of 13.0%. Compared to the 2 nearby schools within ~3 miles, this exceeded rate is 4.7 points higher (vs 18.0% average). The gap between "met" and "exceeded" can reveal how much a school's curriculum challenges students beyond proficiency.

The graduation rate is 97.7% — above the state target. 52.9% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility — a strong college readiness signal. 72.3% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 12.8%, better than the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →