Fred C. Beyer High School serves 1,620 students in grades 9-12.
Fred C. Beyer High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred C. Beyer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fred C. Beyer High School's student population of 1,620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,620 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Fred C. Beyer High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fred C. Beyer High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2349 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
45%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
36%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
93%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred C. Beyer High School's ranking?
Fred C. Beyer High School is ranked #2349 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fred C. Beyer High School often compared to?
Fred C. Beyer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James C. Enochs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fred C. Beyer High School?
The graduation rate of Fred C. Beyer High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fred C. Beyer High School?
1,620 students attend Fred C. Beyer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fred C. Beyer High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred C. Beyer High School?
Fred C. Beyer High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fred C. Beyer High School offer ?
Fred C. Beyer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fred C. Beyer High School part of?
Fred C. Beyer High School is part of Modesto City High School District.
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