Serving 2,083 students in grades 9-12, Grace M. Davis High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,083 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grace M. Davis High serves the northwest part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 33.7 square miles. Most families are within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace M. Davis High School's student population of 2,083 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,083 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grace M. Davis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace M. Davis High School is 0.57, which is less 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
#7744 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace M. Davis High School's ranking?
Grace M. Davis High School is ranked #7744 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grace M. Davis High School often compared to?
Grace M. Davis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Modesto High School, James C. Enochs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grace M. Davis High School?
The graduation rate of Grace M. Davis High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Grace M. Davis High School?
2,083 students attend Grace M. Davis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grace M. Davis High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace M. Davis High School?
Grace M. Davis High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grace M. Davis High School offer ?
Grace M. Davis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grace M. Davis High School part of?
Grace M. Davis High School is part of Modesto City High School District.
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