James C. Enochs High School is a high school in Modesto, California. It is a member of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section#Central California Athletic League CCAL and has multiple MMC championship titles from the prior athletic league.
Serving 2,369 students in grades 9-12, James C. Enochs 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James C. Enochs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
James C. Enochs High School's student population of 2,369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Black, Gold, Vegas Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
James C. Enochs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James C. Enochs High School is 0.69, 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
#3074 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James C. Enochs High School's ranking?
James C. Enochs High School is ranked #3074 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are James C. Enochs High School often compared to?
James C. Enochs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred C. Beyer High School, Riverbank High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James C. Enochs High School?
The graduation rate of James C. Enochs High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend James C. Enochs High School?
2,369 students attend James C. Enochs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James C. Enochs High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James C. Enochs High School?
James C. Enochs High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James C. Enochs High School offer ?
James C. Enochs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James C. Enochs High School part of?
James C. Enochs High School is part of Modesto City High School District.
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