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 2,304 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 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: 2,304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James C. Enochs High serves the northeastern part of Modesto, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 14.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
James C. Enochs High School's student population of 2,304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,304 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mission of Enochs High School is to develop successful students by providing top quality instruction within a safe, responsible, respectful Culture.
School Rankings
James C. Enochs 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 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
#3086 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)
64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold, Vegas Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James C. Enochs High School's ranking?
James C. Enochs High School is ranked #3086 out of 9,523 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend James C. Enochs High School?
2,304 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, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 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 24:1, 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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