Fred C. Beyer High School is a high school in Modesto, California, located in the Stanislaus County.
Serving 1,609 students in grades 9-12, Fred C. Beyer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FRED C. BEYER HIGH serves the northeast part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 24.7 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred C. Beyer High School's student population of 1,609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,609 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fred C. Beyer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred C. Beyer High School is 0.64, 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
#4104 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: 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 #4104 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fred C. Beyer High School?
The graduation rate of Fred C. Beyer High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fred C. Beyer High School?
1,609 students attend Fred C. Beyer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fred C. Beyer High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% 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 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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